GDL Drivers

30/04/2026

A new report from the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) shows that cyclist deaths across the EU have declined by just 8% over the past decade, while deaths among motor vehicle occupants have fallen four times faster.

In 2024, 1,926 cyclists were killed, and current progress is far below what is needed to meet the EU’s 2030 road safety targets. Cyclists now account for 10% of all fatalities.

Ireland maintains a relatively low cyclist mortality rate, with fewer than two deaths per million inhabitants annually (2022–2024).

Find the link to the full report in the comments section

30/04/2026

Many of you will be travelling over the May Bank Holiday weekend, with longer journeys increasing the risk of driver fatigue.

If you feel tired, don’t push on. Take a break and call into Applegreen to pick up a free coffee ☕

Just say RSA at the till from 2pm to 8pm on Friday and Monday.

Caffeine takes around 15 minutes to kick in, so give yourself time to rest before getting back on the road.

30/04/2026

Great course for all motorcyclists

Do you know what to do if a biker is injured in an accident? If you'd like to learn motorcycle specific first response skills, our next courses are:
Moyross, May 10th
Castlebar, June 13th
Donegal, June 14th

Book your place at www.bikerstraining.com 😊

25/03/2026

“Learn to type. Learn to drive. Have fun. Write postcards. (Letters take too long and you won’t do it; a postcard takes two minutes.) Be punctual. Don’t worry about what other people are thinking. They are not thinking about you.”

These words by the irreplaceable Maeve Binchy have stayed with me since I first read them many years ago. While I have learned to type and have long since stopped worrying about what people think of me, I had not until just recently learned to drive.

I still can’t quite believe it, but at the age of 54½, I, a menopausal woman who struggles with anxiety and a really bad sense of direction, have finally passed my driving test.

Driving has long been one of those life skills that I have always struggled to master.

24/03/2026

Don't miss: BikeSafe is back for 2026, with reduced prices and new locations. Are you booking onto a course? Tell us in the comments.

02/03/2026

It's about time for some transparency.

27/02/2026

Great deal!

18/02/2026

The driver testing industrial action planned for Friday 20 February is no longer going ahead. Testing slots are currently being reopened.

These slots will be available for any eligible learner drivers to book by visiting MyRoadSafety.ie.

17/02/2026

26/01/2026

Met Éireann has issued an update to the Yellow wind warning with Carlow, Cavan, Kildare, Kilkenny, Meath and Monaghan added to the list.

04/01/2026

All road users, always do everything we can to stay visible and safe in dark and icy conditions.

🚗 Drivers: Turn on your lights and ensure they’re working. Watch for pedestrians & cyclists, especially in poorly lit areas. Stay alert, reduce speed, and be mindful of fatigue.
🚶‍♂️🚴 Pedestrians and cyclists: Wear bright or reflective clothing. Stay in well-lit areas, where possible and use designated crossings.

All road users: Stay alert & look out for one another.