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.
BNM Recycling Workers In Wicklow Serve Strike Notice In Dispute Over Terms Of Employment
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County Councils Are Owed More Than €20 Million In Unpaid Derelict Site Levies
New figures released to Social Democrats TD, Rory Hearne show 17 of the 31 local authorities didn’t collect money owed under the Derelict Sites Levy in 2023.
Government Facing Renewed Pressure To Purchase Land Near The Glen Of The Downs
A new campaign group has been set up calling on the state to buy land near the Glen of the Downs.
St Patrick's Day Celebrations Take Place Across County Wicklow
Huge crowds have turned out to take part in Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations in towns and villages around County Wicklow.
Wicklow/Wexford TD Recovering After Mugging In London
A Fianna Fail TD says he's still in pain after his shoulder was fractured during a mugging in Britain last week.
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