The 'default' limit has now reduced from 80 kilometres an hour to 60 kilometres an hour.
The changes came into effect at midnight last night in an effort to reduce collisions and road fatalities.
Slower speeds are also due to be brought in for built-up areas as well as on national roads later this this year.
People travelling in rural areas from today will see the changes in those speed limits on road signs nationwide.
Fresh Push to Reopen Bray–Greystones Cliff Walk
Tánaiste Simon Harris brought senior figures from Wicklow County Council, Irish Rail, the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Fáilte Ireland together to speed up action.
Hundreds Upon Hundreds Of Wicklow Children Benefit From My Little Library Initiative
Almost 1,200 young children have benefited from the Little Library initiative in County Wicklow
Santa Wows The Crowds As #ChristmasInBray Launch Is Full Of Festive Flair
Bray kicked off the festive season on November 22 with the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On in the Civic Plaza. The evening featured a surprise visit from the Grinch, who was stopped by local Gardaí. The highlight was Santa arriving on a steam train!!!! HoHoHo!
Wicklow Engineering Firm Builds Success with EY Entrepreneur of the Year Nomination
LMH Engineering in Arklow providesteel and modular solutions, including in-house design, engineering, modelling, manufacturing and installation.
Over 12,000 Learner Drivers In Wicklow Reflects A National Crisis According To Road Haulage Association
IRHA have criticised the RSA's 'mismanagement', noting that there are 394,128 total learner permits nationally, an increase of 12,257 in six months.
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