Rural Life
The project team of the proposed N/M20 Cork to Limerick motorway have confirmed landowners who recently received a letter outlining project details "does not confirm an intention of the project to issue a CPO for the acquisition of lands".
Property
Approximately 42.407ac, just outside Sallins, Co. Kildare, will go under the hammer in Lawlor's Hotel, Naas, on Thursday, June 22.
Upcoming motorway and greenway projects have sparked concerns for farmers in north Co. Cork, according to the Irish Farmers' Association.
The IFA environment chair said farmers along the route face significant upheaval and need certainty on compensation and project timelines.
Hailed as a "top class dairy farm" this property at Breska, Clarina, Co. Limerick, comprises 148ac of rolling grazing land.
A number of cows have been killed in a traffic incident in Co. Meath earlier today (Wednesday, May 12) on the M3 motorway.
A tractor was impounded by members of An Garda Síochána after being stopped towing a trailer on the M7 motorway last week.
The proposed M20 Limerick to Cork motorway would have a dramatic effect on her farm and the surrounding landowners, said Rose Keating.
An Garda Síochána has urged motorists to take extra care as the winter sets in after a trailer transporting cattle overturned this week.
A telescopic handler (telehandler) has been seized by members of An Garda Síochána in Co. Louth, Gardaí have confirmed.
A tractor driver has been arrested for a number of offences after being stopped for driving on a motorway - in the wrong direction.
Machinery
Tractor drivers who are travelling on motorways have been urged to stay vigilant and be aware of their surroundings at all times.
A tractor driver was pulled in by police officers when travelling on the M1 motorway last week, resulting in a penalty for the operator.
A number of calves were killed after a trailer transporting cattle overturned on the M1 motorway in the early hours of this morning.
The driver of a tractor that was stopped while travelling late at night on the M1 motorway was arrested by Gardaí for a number of offences.
A tractor was seized as a result of illegally being on a motorway and other offences on the M1 route over the weekend.
A 4X4 drawing a livestock trailer carrying cattle was brought to a halt when the trailer overturned on a motorway, according to local reports.
Members of the emergency services attended an incident where a lorry transporting bales caught fire, engulfing the vehicle.
The M8 motorway in Co. Cork was closed briefly last night for less-than-regular reason - following the sighting of cows on the roadside.
A farmer was pulled over on the M18 motorway in Co. Clare by the county's Road Policing Unit for not going fast enough.
Approximately 40 sheep were killed or seriously injured on a UK highway in recent days after wandering onto the road.
A third blockade has been put in place as farmers in Co. Wexford up the ante on protests at the ongoing works on the new M11 motorway.
A tractor towing a low-loader was recently detected by An Garda Siochana failing to meet the minimum speed required on a motorway.
