Defence Forces warn of possible traffic delays on M7

Kildare motorists are being warned about potential delays on parts of the M7 and M50 this afternoon and evening.

The Defence Forces said convoys of equipment from its mission in Syria are being transported from Dublin Port to the Curragh Camp.

Details of the exact route have not been released for operational security reasons.

At 5pm, nine vehicles will travel from Dublin Port to the Curragh.

In a statement to RTÉ News, the Defence Forces said the convoys would be made up of articulated lorries, demountable rack offload and pickup system (DROPS) vehicles carrying large shipping containers, and Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs).

"All vehicles are Óglaigh na hÉireann vehicles and easily identifiable as same.

"Given the routes that they must take, the nature of the cargo they are carrying and the size of the vehicles, road users can expect some traffic delays along affected routes, though we will endeavour to keep this to a minimum."