By Rebecca Black, Press AssociationConcern has been voiced about the number of road deaths recorded in Ireland in 2025. Gardaí recorded 179 fatal collisions across the year, resulting in 190 fatalities on Irish public roads and in public places, which include car parks and non-public roads. The number of cyclists killed in 2025 was the highest since 2017, while the number of motorcyclist fatalities was the highest recorded since 2007. February and June saw the fewest number of fatalities (11 in each month), while November and December saw the highest number of fatalities, with 21 fatalities and 24 fatalities, respectively. “It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the tragic loss of life on Ireland’s roads in 2025,” he said.

Source: The Herald January 02, 2026 00:32 UTC