https://www.kildarenow.com https://www.kildarenow.com/images/logos/20/logo_colored.jpg https://www.kildarenow.com 'Learners' Loophole' to be closed as Government clamps down on 'scared' learner drivers https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/1894616/learners-loophole-to-be-closed-as-government-clamps-down-on-scared-learner-drivers.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/national-news/1894616/learners-loophole-to-be-closed-as-government-clamps-down-on-scared-learner-drivers.html

New figures from the RSA, show 11,000 Irish drivers were operating on a learner permit for over 20 years
The Government plans to crackdown on drivers using unlimited learner permit renewals with no intention of ever sitting a driving test. Currently, learners on their third permit renewal mus

]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:31:05 GMT National news,Limerick,NCT Bridin Ni Fhearraigh-Joyce The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride to return to Kildare in aid of men’s health https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/1784576/the-distinguished-gentleman-s-ride-to-return-to-kildare-to-raise-funds-for-mens-health.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/local-news/1784576/the-distinguished-gentleman-s-ride-to-return-to-kildare-to-raise-funds-for-mens-health.html

The organisers are collaborating with Movember Ireland for this year's event
The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (DGR) will return to County Kildare next month in order to raise funds for men’s health. The event, which will commence at Barberstown Castle, is gearing up to bring together classi

]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:05:08 GMT Charity,Health Ciaran Mather ALERT: Irish drivers will land themselves in hot water if they ignore this new law https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1766266/alert-irish-drivers-will-land-themselves-in-hot-water-if-they-ignore-this-new-law.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1766266/alert-irish-drivers-will-land-themselves-in-hot-water-if-they-ignore-this-new-law.html

From March 31, 2025, drivers will have to provide their insurance company with their driver number from their driver's licence
All Irish motorists looking to renew their motor insurance, or take out a new motor insurance policy must provide their driver number from now on, the Motor Insurers’

]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:17:44 GMT Car Insurance,Driving,Motoring Justin Kelly EXPLAINED: Ireland speed limits being cut with some rural roads going to 30km/h https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1716645/explained-ireland-speed-limits-being-cut-with-some-rural-roads-going-to-30km-h.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1716645/explained-ireland-speed-limits-being-cut-with-some-rural-roads-going-to-30km-h.html

Speed limits on roads with a current speed limit of 80km/h will change to 60km/h from February 7, 2025
Speed limits on rural roads in Ireland are changing with drastic cuts also planned for urban centres over the coming months. The first of these changes will come into effect on Friday, Febru

]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:57:51 GMT Speed limits,Roads Ireland Justin Kelly You should keep sunglasses in your car in winter as expert shares hidden danger https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1644226/you-should-keep-sunglasses-in-your-car-in-winter-as-expert-shares-hidden-danger.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1644226/you-should-keep-sunglasses-in-your-car-in-winter-as-expert-shares-hidden-danger.html

Despite duller days and very little sun, experts say you should still keep sunglasses in your car
With the clocks having gone back on Sunday, Irish drivers now face shorter days and darker evenings—a shift that often brings a rise in car insurance claims. With this in mind, an expert has reve

]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:05:33 GMT Motoring Justin Kelly You couldn't make it up! Can you spot the major reason this car failed the NCT? https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1631280/you-couldn-t-make-it-up-can-you-spot-the-major-reason-this-car-failed-the-nct.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1631280/you-couldn-t-make-it-up-can-you-spot-the-major-reason-this-car-failed-the-nct.html

They posted a reminder to motorists about the maintenance of vehicles so as to ensure they meet the minimum safety level at an NCT test
NCT testers have released images of a car that recently failed the NCT for a very obvious and dangerous reason. They posted a reminder to motorists about the

]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:45:09 GMT NCT,NCT Ireland Justin Kelly Little-known NCT rule that Irish drivers are breaking amid update from testers https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1614879/little-known-nct-rule-that-irish-drivers-are-breaking-amid-update-from-testers.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1614879/little-known-nct-rule-that-irish-drivers-are-breaking-amid-update-from-testers.html

Most motorists dread attending for an NCT and recent figures revealed why as half of all cars tested in 2023 failed the minimum standard test for roadworthiness
Irish drivers are being reminded of little-known rules when presenting their car for an NCT around the country. Most motorists dread

]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:12:58 GMT NCT Justin Kelly Could YOU be the winner? Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind's Newbridge, County Kildare branch launches annual car raffle https://www.kildarenow.com/news/home/1604292/could-you-be-the-winner-irish-guide-dogs-for-the-blind-s-newbridge-county-kildare-branch-launches-annual-car-raffle.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/home/1604292/could-you-be-the-winner-irish-guide-dogs-for-the-blind-s-newbridge-county-kildare-branch-launches-annual-car-raffle.html

Tickets cost just €5
The Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind's Newbridge branch has officially launched its annual car raffle. The car raffle will likely set tails wagging, as it will see one lucky driver become the owner of a 2025 Citroën C4 PLUS Hybrid 136 e-DCS6 (Hybrid 48V). Tickets cost just

]]> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:35:04 GMT Kildare,Newbridge,South Kildare,Kildare South,Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind,Guide dogs,Dogs,Motoring,Raffle Ciaran Mather Little-known car issue that could result in a failed NCT and €5,000 fine https://www.kildarenow.com/news/home/1602300/little-known-car-issue-that-could-result-in-a-failed-nct-and-5-000-fine.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/home/1602300/little-known-car-issue-that-could-result-in-a-failed-nct-and-5-000-fine.html

Customised or specialist number plates are often illegal and Revenue have issued a fine warning
NCT testers have issued a warning on the little-known issues with your registration plate that could lead to a failed test. They posted: "Issues with number plates can often result in an NCT visual

]]> Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:39:33 GMT NCT,NCT Ireland Justin Kelly Thousands of Irish drivers unaware they're eligible for big €3,500 grant https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1597913/thousands-of-irish-drivers-unaware-they-re-eligible-for-big-3-500-grant.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1597913/thousands-of-irish-drivers-unaware-they-re-eligible-for-big-3-500-grant.html

The grant could knock €3,500 off the cost of a new car
Some Irish drivers are unaware they are eligible for a €3,500 grant to buy a new car. The grant offers drivers up to €3,500 off the price of a new battery-powered electric vehicle like a car. The Government have long tried to incentivise

]]> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 06:51:35 GMT EVs,Electrics cars Justin Kelly Learning to drive in Kildare - All you need to know! https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1588715/learning-to-drive-in-kildare-all-you-need-to-know.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1588715/learning-to-drive-in-kildare-all-you-need-to-know.html

From the theory test, to lessons, to instructors, here's all you'll need ahead of your journey to becoming a licenced driver
From the theory test, to lessons, to instructors, here's all you'll need ahead of your journey to becoming a licenced driver Learning to drive and passing your driving

]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:00:43 GMT free articles,motoring,Kildare David Hurley Calling all Kildare car fans: Official route announced for Cannonball 2024 https://www.kildarenow.com/news/home/1580538/calling-all-kildare-car-fans-official-route-announced-for-cannonball-2024.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/home/1580538/calling-all-kildare-car-fans-official-route-announced-for-cannonball-2024.html

The super car event attracts over 200,000 spectators
The official route has been announced for Cannonball 2024. The action-packed supercar spectacle, is set to roll on September 6 to September 8 with proceeds in aid of The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. Cannonball, fuelled by milesPLUS

]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2024 20:05:02 GMT Motoring,Kildare,Offaly,Meath,Cannonball,Cannonball 2024,Kilcullen,South Kildare,Kildare South Ciaran Mather EVENT: Cannonball is coming back to Edenderry! https://www.kildarenow.com/news/home/1566500/event-cannonball-is-coming-back-to-edenderry.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/home/1566500/event-cannonball-is-coming-back-to-edenderry.html

The official charity for Cannonball 2024 is The Jack and Jill Children's Foundation
Get ready, folks: Cannonball is coming back to Edenderry! The action-packed supercar spectacle is set to roll on September 6 to September 8 from Johnstown Estate in Enfield, through Counties Kilkenny, Wexford,

]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:35:02 GMT Cannonbal,Cannonball 2024,Kildare,North Kildare,Offaly,Edenderry,Event,Jack and Jill Children's Foundation Ciaran Mather Kildare woman avoids jail for phony €35k insurance claim after staged traffic accident https://www.kildarenow.com/news/home/1539460/kildare-woman-avoids-jail-for-phony-35k-insurance-claim-after-staged-traffic-accident.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/home/1539460/kildare-woman-avoids-jail-for-phony-35k-insurance-claim-after-staged-traffic-accident.html

Ann Wilson (44) of Ledwill Park, Kilcock admitted fraudulently claiming over €35,000 after her car was involved in a collision in 2013.
A woman who made a fraudulent insurance claim following a staged traffic accident in south Dublin has avoided jail with a suspended sentence. Ann Wilson (44)

]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:59:34 GMT Kildare,Kilcock,Ann Wilson,insurance claim,fraudulent,staged traffic accident,car accident,insurance,AXA,court,dublin circuit criminal court,judge,jail,sentence Andrew Walsh Fines issued and car seized by gardaí as six drivers caught speeding in Kilcock https://www.kildarenow.com/news/home/1539278/fines-issued-and-car-seized-by-gardai-as-six-drivers-caught-speeding-in-kilcock.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/home/1539278/fines-issued-and-car-seized-by-gardai-as-six-drivers-caught-speeding-in-kilcock.html

Gardaí from Naas handed out speeding fines as part of a roads policing operation at Kilcock, an area known for reckless driving.
Multiple drivers were caught speeding by Gardaí in north Kildare, as part of a roads policing operation at Kilcock recently. Gardaí revealed in a post on X that six

]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:15:05 GMT Kildare,drinks for drivers,fines,penalty points,garda,gardaí,checkpoint,operation,Kilcock,speeding,learner driver,car seized Andrew Walsh The odd smells inside your car that could mean there's an engine problem https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1428161/the-odd-smells-inside-your-car-that-could-mean-there-s-an-engine-problem.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1428161/the-odd-smells-inside-your-car-that-could-mean-there-s-an-engine-problem.html

Different smells can indicate a serious problem with the brakes or clutch in your car
Drivers across Ireland have been warned unusual smells coming from their cars could mean serious issues with the engine, brakes or clutch. Smells could be an indication of some serious underlying problems in

]]> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:37:07 GMT CC1,IN1 David Power Have you seen these Chinese cars on Irish roads? https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1393873/have-you-seen-these-chinese-cars-on-irish-roads.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1393873/have-you-seen-these-chinese-cars-on-irish-roads.html

With cars such as Funky Cat and Build Your Dreams, these are 'the biggest brands you've never heard of'
A rise in Chinese electric cars on Irish roads have been reported, with makes such as Funky Cat and brands Build Your Dreams (BYD) becoming increasingly popular. The names of these car bran

]]> Fri, 12 Jan 2024 15:59:51 GMT in1 Faye Dorgan RSA urges motorists to watch out for black ice as temperatures continue to drop https://www.kildarenow.com/news/home/1390526/rsa-urges-motorists-to-watch-out-for-black-ice-as-temperatures-continue-to-drop.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/home/1390526/rsa-urges-motorists-to-watch-out-for-black-ice-as-temperatures-continue-to-drop.html

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging motorists to take extra care when using the roads over the coming days. The call comes amid a recent drop in temperatures to below freezing, with driving conditions becoming potentially treacherous due to the risk of black ice and snow on the roads. In respo

]]> Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:58:22 GMT rsa,driving safety,driving safely,ice roads,black ice,road safety ireland,cc1,in1 Mary MCFadden The RSA share 'Top 10 Safety Tips' for motorists following Status Yellow ice warning https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1390041/the-rsa-share-top-10-safety-tips-for-motorists-following-status-yellow-ice-warning.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1390041/the-rsa-share-top-10-safety-tips-for-motorists-following-status-yellow-ice-warning.html

Following Met Eireann's Status Yellow Low Temperature/Ice Warning, The Road Safety Authority (RSA) issue 'Top 10 Safety Tips' for motorists driving in snow and ice
Met Eireann has issued a Status Yellow Low Temperature/Ice Warning across Ireland this week. In response the Road Safety Authorit

]]> Mon, 08 Jan 2024 18:01:29 GMT RSA,road safety authority (rsa),met éireann,status yellow warning,icy conditions Niamh Kenny Ireland's top-selling car of 2023 revealed as sales of electric cars increase by 45% https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1385750/ireland-s-top-selling-car-of-2023-revealed-as-sales-of-electric-cars-increase-by-45.html https://www.kildarenow.com/news/motoring/1385750/ireland-s-top-selling-car-of-2023-revealed-as-sales-of-electric-cars-increase-by-45.html

Nearly a fifth of all new cars sold last year were electric
The number of electric cars sold across Ireland last year increased by more than 45% compared to the number sold during the previous 12 months. According to new data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), 15,678 new ele

]]> Wed, 03 Jan 2024 10:16:54 GMT SIMI,Motoring,IN1 David Hurley