Councillors will be taking part in workshops next year to discuss how the speed limit review will be implemented across the countyA 30kmh speed limit will be introduced on certain urban roads across Ireland in March 2027. Following an announcement by the Department of Transport in October, councils have until March 31, 2027, to implement the new urban speed limits. Mayo councillors have been told they will take part in workshops in the second quarter of 2026 to determine how the urban speed limit review will be applied across each municipal district. The urban limits will be implemented differently from the local road speed limit review, which saw some local roads' speed limits decrease from 80kmh to 60kmh. The upcoming 30kmh speed limit change will apply to all urban areas across County Mayo, including towns, villages, and the areas around schools.

Source: Irish Independent December 21, 2025 11:31 UTC