# road safety (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover road safety. Page: Feed: --- ## [Solicitors' refusal to act over pay row 'akin to firemen refusing to put out sparks', judge says](https://www.thejournal.ie/solicitors-fees-row-judge-condemns-7138983-Aug2026/) _2026-08-22 · TheJournal.ie_ The judge said that it is crucial to point out that ‘this court is not criticising solicitors for how they wish to pursue pay grievances. How they do so is their prerogative’. ## [Irish musician Eithne Vallely (81) dies in road collision in Co Armagh](https://www.thejournal.ie/eithne-vallely-dies-road-collision-7138997-Aug2026/) _2026-08-22 · TheJournal.ie_ Eithne Vallely was a well-known fiddle player. ## [Multiple people killed in crash after early morning police chase in England](https://www.thejournal.ie/three-car-crash-middlesborough-7138952-Aug2026/) _2026-08-22 · TheJournal.ie_ Officers sighted a suspicious vehicle and a pursuit began near Middlesbrough, in North East England. ## [Uaillmhian agus tuiscint ar 'realpolitik' na ceachtanna ó thuairisc Choimisiún na Gaeltachta](https://www.thejournal.ie/cead-bliain-o-choimisiun-na-gaeltachta-cad-iad-na-ceachtanna-7133500-Aug2026/) _2026-08-22 · TheJournal.ie_ I measc na moltaí ar diultaíodh dóibh ó Thuarascáil Choimisiún na Gaeltachta, bhí moladh go mbeadh imirce ollmhór ó thalamh bhocht na Gaeltachta ar an imeall go talamh nios saibhre. ## [Government rejected plan to migrate Gaeltacht population to better land in 1926](https://www.thejournal.ie/cead-bliain-o-choimisiun-na-gaeltachta-cad-iad-na-ceachtanna-2-7134776-Aug2026/) _2026-08-22 · TheJournal.ie_ In an effort to shore up Irish speaking in the early years of the State, a Government commission suggested migrating a vast section of the Gaeltacht population to better land so they could prosper. ## [Fort Zuckerberg is the most on-the-nose illustration of Ireland's invasion by Big Tech](https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/mark-zuckerberg-ireland-castle-7137347-Aug2026/) _2026-08-22 · TheJournal.ie_ And just like our most infamous invaders, we invited them in. ## [The 9 at 9: Saturday](https://www.thejournal.ie/9-at-9-379-7138930-Aug2026/) _2026-08-22 · TheJournal.ie_ Stolen car on TikTok, Irish woman found dead in Melbourne and a new round of the US-Canada trade war… ## [Irish man arrested in Australia after Irish woman (39) found dead with serious injuries](https://www.thejournal.ie/irish-woman-found-dead-in-melbourne-7138920-Aug2026/) _2026-08-22 · TheJournal.ie_ Police arrested a 45-year-old man who remains in custody. ## [IPAS security guard unfairly dismissed after disclosing safety concerns, WRC finds](https://www.thejournal.ie/ipas-security-guard-wrc-safety-concerns-7138906-Aug2026/) _2026-08-22 · TheJournal.ie_ The WRC found You’re Secure Solutions had failed to establish that the alleged misconduct occurred. ## [TikTok reaches €341m settlement over alleged breach of children’s privacy in US](https://www.thejournal.ie/tiktok-settlement-childrens-privacy-us-7138898-Aug2026/) _2026-08-22 · TheJournal.ie_ Since the DOJ’s lawsuit in 2024, TikTok has undergone major changes, most notably in the ownership structure of its US arm. ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sya86tsTJ50A) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [Arsenal kick-off Premier League with easy win over Frank Lampard's Coventry](https://www.thejournal.ie/arsenal-coventry-premier-league-2-7138847-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard were on target. ## [Dalymount's final days closing in as Bohemians produce stirring comeback win over Derry City](https://www.thejournal.ie/bohemians-derry-league-of-ireland-report-2-7138844-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ Alan Reynolds’ side come out on top 5-3 in a thrilling contest in north Dublin. ## [Troy Parrott watches on as Real Betis win La Liga opener](https://www.thejournal.ie/troy-parrott-watches-on-as-real-betis-win-la-liga-opener-2-7138839-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ The Irishman did not make the match-day squad after his signing was confirmed on Thursday. ## [Meghan Markle may be returning to acting](https://www.thejournal.ie/meghan-markle-return-to-acting-7138791-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ Markle is reportedly set to take on a new acting role in Netflix series The Gentleman. ## [How much do you know about Irish crafts?](https://www.thejournal.ie/irish-crafts-quiz-7137183-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ Kiln some time during craft month with our quiz. ## [Gardaí launch full-scale probe following death of Brazilian woman at Limerick apartment block](https://www.thejournal.ie/limerick-body-7137943-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ The body of a woman in her 30s was discovered this morning by gardaí at Lower Cecil Street. ## [Here's What Happened Today: Friday](https://www.thejournal.ie/evening-fix-friday-21-august-2026-7138766-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ The most important Irish and international stories you need to know today. ## [Teenager kills one and seriously injures two others with a sword at a school in Sweden](https://www.thejournal.ie/sweden-school-sword-attack-7138775-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ There was no immediate word on the attacker’s possible motive. ## [Rory McIlroy drops places after struggling through second round in Missouri](https://www.thejournal.ie/rory-mcilroy-bmw-championship-10-7138761-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ JJ Spaun leads the charge. ## [Committee asks TikTok again to attend Oireachtas meeting on car theft gang videos](https://www.thejournal.ie/tiktok-summoned-to-oireachtas-again-7138696-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ TikTok has been asked to the meeting to discuss ‘online content promoting criminal activity’. ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cCmQCtpF779N) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [Consumers in Ireland pay second-highest excise duty on alcohol in Europe](https://www.thejournal.ie/consumers-in-ireland-pay-second-highest-excise-duty-on-alcohol-in-europe-7137661-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ DIGI has said that the government ‘needs to wake up to the reality that super high taxes on alcohol are killing our pub industry’. ## [Decline in top Leaving Cert marks as over 70,000 students receive their results](https://www.thejournal.ie/leaving-cert-results-2026-7137391-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ This marks the first year that students with special educational needs who have completed Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Programmes will also receive their results. ## [No Maths and English pass, no driving job? Zimbabwe considers major shake-up for professional drivers](https://satrucker.co.za/no-maths-and-english-pass-no-driving-job-zimbabwe-considers-major-shake-up-for-professional-drivers/) _2026-08-21 · Fikile Hadebe · SA Trucker_ Zimbabwe could be heading for a major change in the way professional drivers qualify for work, with Parliament now considering a proposal that could introduce formal educational requirements for people wanting to make a living behind the wheel. The development follows a petition from the Drivers’ Association of Zimbabwe, which is calling for driving to \[…\] ## [Do you remember your Leaving Cert results?](https://www.thejournal.ie/leaving-cert-results-poll-7137751-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ The number of people completing the Leaving Cert has increased by 15% since 2024. ## ['Give the people a chance to grieve': Bishop says wider conversation needed after M9 crash](https://www.thejournal.ie/m9-crash-funerals-carlow-7137724-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ Two funerals for teenagers killed in the M9 crash are to take place today. ## [Garda operation targeting burglary gang on M50 sparked major manhunt through west Dublin](https://www.thejournal.ie/four-members-of-organised-burglary-gang-arrested-after-containment-operation-7137644-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ It is understood that the vehicle the criminal group members were arrested in has been used in a number of burglaries and similar incidents nationwide. ## [Rory McIlroy finds form to share BMW Championship lead](https://www.thejournal.ie/rory-mcilroy-bmw-championship-8-2-7137695-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ The world number two had laboured to an eight-over finish at last week’s St Jude Championship. ## [The 9 at 9: Friday](https://www.thejournal.ie/9-at-9-21-08-26-7137652-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ Palestinian visa refusals, Leaving Cert results to come out this morning, and calls for the Dáil to be recalled ahead of unwinding of fuel excise cuts. ## [Pearse Doherty says there will be further fuel protests if excise duty cuts are not extended](https://www.thejournal.ie/sinn-fein-call-for-dail-recall-ahead-of-fuel-price-increases-7137651-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ ‘The Taoiseach should recall the Dáil for a day, pass the necessary financial resolution and stop these petrol and diesel price increases from going ahead.’ ## [Woman in her 80s in critical condition after being hit by car in Co Mayo](https://www.thejournal.ie/ballinrobe-woman-hit-by-car-7137659-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ The woman, a pedestrian, was hit at Glebe Street at around 4.20pm. ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/RY01gJ0ftEQp) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## [Diesel price could jump by almost R3 a litre in September – another massive blow for truckers](https://satrucker.co.za/diesel-price-could-jump-by-almost-r3-a-litre-in-september-another-massive-blow-for-truckers/) _2026-08-21 · Skhumbuzo Masiko · SA Trucker_ South Africa’s trucking industry could be in for another serious fuel-price headache in September, with diesel currently showing an under-recovery of close to R3 a litre. The latest fuel-price figures from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) point to a potential increase of around R2.85 a litre for 500ppm diesel and R3.05 a litre for 50ppm \[…\] ## [Western Cape offers 10 freight operators free access to new RTMS digital toolkit](https://satrucker.co.za/western-cape-offers-10-freight-operators-free-access-to-new-rtms-digital-toolkit/) _2026-08-21 · Skhumbuzo Masiko · SA Trucker_ The Western Cape Government is inviting up to 10 freight operators to take part in a fully funded pilot of a new digital toolkit designed to make managing safety, compliance, vehicles, drivers and records easier. The RTMS Digital Toolkit is currently being tested with freight operators, with the Western Cape Government using feedback from participating \[…\] ## [Poll: What did you make of The Shards?](https://www.thejournal.ie/what-did-you-think-of-the-shards-poll-7135313-Aug2026/) _2026-08-21 · TheJournal.ie_ Tell us in this week’s Best of the Box poll. ## [Is the reversing vehicle always at fault in a crash? South African law may surprise you](https://satrucker.co.za/is-the-reversing-vehicle-always-at-fault-in-a-crash-south-african-law-may-surprise-you/) _2026-08-20 · Skhumbuzo Masiko · SA Trucker_ If two vehicles collide and one of them is reversing, who is to blame? In South Africa, the answer is not always as simple as “the reversing vehicle”. It is one of the most heated arguments whenever a crash video lands on social media. One driver is reversing. Another vehicle moves into the area behind \[…\] ## [Truck driver severely burned after diesel tanker truck crashes and catches fire on N3](https://satrucker.co.za/truck-driver-severely-burned-after-diesel-tanker-truck-crashes-and-catches-fire-on-n3/) _2026-08-20 · Skhumbuzo Masiko · SA Trucker_ A truck driver suffered severe burns after a diesel tanker crashed and caught alight on the N3 southbound near the Peter Brown Drive off-ramp in Pietermaritzburg on Thursday morning. Mi7 Emergency Medical Services said it received reports of the serious crash shortly after 10 am and immediately dispatched several units to the scene. The N3 \[…\] ## [Suspect arrested for possession of drugs following a vehicle check point (VCP) conducted in Rietfontein](https://www.roadsafety.co.za/2026-08/suspect-arrested-for-possession-of-drugs-following-a-vehicle-check-point-vcp-conducted-in-rietfontein/) _2026-08-20 · jonckie · Road Safety Blog_ Vigilant members of Rietfontein SAPS arrested a 33-year-old man for possession of drugs following a vehicle check point (VCP) conducted in Rietfontein on Thursday, 20 August 2026. At approximately 09:45, members were conducting a VCP when a white Isuzu bakkie approached the check point. As the vehicle slowed down, members observed the passenger allegedly throwing \[…\] The post Suspect arrested for… ## [Southend is changing in plain sight — and August left clues everywhere](https://southendonsea.city/articles/southend-changing-priorities-august-2026) _2026-08-20 · SouthendOnSea.city_ From Queensway scaffolding to delayed fridge collections and a railway under pressure, Southend's August evidence trail reveals a city trying to build, connect and maintain itself at the same time. ## [New spoken-word album from late writer and broadcaster Manchán Magan to be released in October](https://www.thejournal.ie/manchan-magan-spoken-word-album-release-october-7136458-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Slí na Samhlaíochta grew out of a 2023 performance by Magan exploring Tír na nÓg and the Irish tradition of the Otherworld. ## [‘Barbie Signature’ Marilyn Monroe and Whitney Houston dolls released, selling for up to €120](https://www.thejournal.ie/barbie-signature-marilyn-monroe-and-whitney-houston-dolls-released-7136439-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Barbie Signature is Mattel’s line of high-end, collectible fashion dolls made for adult fans and doll collectors. ## [When does making an area a better place to live tip into gentrification?](https://www.thejournal.ie/gentrification-versus-social-housing-the-housing-essay-7135858-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Placemaking is a valid policy – but it’s not largely creating social homes in Ireland. ## [Volkswagen Group Africa sets new monthly production record](https://www.roadsafety.co.za/2026-08/volkswagen-group-africa-sets-new-monthly-production-record/) _2026-08-20 · jonckie · Road Safety Blog_ Plant Kariega built 17 009 vehicles in July 2026; the highest monthly production record in the company’s history The July production record is more than the annual volume achieved in the first 15 years of vehicle assembly at Kariega Kariega – In the latest of a series of milestone achievements, Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has \[…\] The post Volkswagen Group Africa sets new monthly production… ## [Tanker catches fire after crash on N3 southbound near Peter Brown](https://satrucker.co.za/tanker-catches-fire-after-crash-on-n3-southbound-near-peter-brown/) _2026-08-20 · Sbu Mzobe · SA Trucker_ Emergency services are responding to a tanker truck crash on the N3 southbound before the Peter Brown interchange in Pietermaritzburg. The truck has caught alight following the crash, with emergency crews heading to the scene. Motorists travelling southbound are urged to avoid the area if possible and make way for emergency services responding to the \[…\] ## [Mark Zuckerberg ‘looking forward’ to spending time in Ireland after buying castle in Waterford](https://www.thejournal.ie/mark-zuckerberg-buys-castle-in-waterford-7136325-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Meta’s international headquarters in Dublin and Zuckerberg has had his eye on an Irish property for some time. ## [The 9 at 9: Thursday](https://www.thejournal.ie/9-at-9-378-7136334-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Children’s hospital progress, Harry and Meghan go home and the origins of Fungie… ## [Skyclarys for Friedreich's ataxia: Ireland’s drug reimbursement process needs greater transparency](https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/skyclarys-ireland-7135266-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ As patients with Friedreich’s ataxia wait for a decision on Skyclarys, Ireland must rethink how we assess costly medicines. ## [Fungie was a mix of two different bottlenose dolphin populations native to Irish waters](https://www.thejournal.ie/fungie-mixed-dna-7136304-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Fungie first appeared in Dingle in 1983 and resided there until he disappeared in 2020. ## [There's a lot of public interest in the new government savings and investment account](https://www.thejournal.ie/government-savings-and-investment-account-7136299-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ Research published today by the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) said 79% of adults are interested in opening a SIA. ## [Over €500k raised for sisters injured in M9 crash as prayer vigil organised in local parish](https://www.thejournal.ie/over-e500k-raised-for-sisters-injured-in-m9-crash-7136305-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ A prayer vigil will take place tomorrow evening in the Graiguecullen parish in Co Carlow. ## [Why traditional financial plans don’t work for many women](https://www.insurancechat.co.za/2026-08/why-traditional-financial-plans-dont-work-for-many-women/) _2026-08-20 · jonckie · Insurance Chat_ By Thanya de Carvalho, Head of Marketing at Momentum Financial Planning Many women do not follow the financial path that The post Why traditional financial plans don’t work for many women first appeared on Insurance Chat . ## [Two men seriously injured after motorcycle crash in Co Kilkenny](https://www.thejournal.ie/two-men-seriously-injured-after-motorcycle-crash-in-co-kilkenny-7136273-Aug2026/) _2026-08-20 · TheJournal.ie_ The male driver and male passenger, both in their 30s, were taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries.