https://www.limerickleader.ie https://www.limerickleader.ie/images/logos/1/logo_colored.jpg https://www.limerickleader.ie MOTORING REVIEW: Suzuki launches all-new e-Vitara with AWD option https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2054158/motoring-review-suzuki-launches-all-new-e-vitara-with-awd-option.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2054158/motoring-review-suzuki-launches-all-new-e-vitara-with-awd-option.html

Suzuki has a 55-year heritage of expertise in off-road 4x4 vehicles, including 37 years of manufacturing its Vitara model, and now offers a 4WD option across its current line-up. The company has just introduced its first battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e-Vitara, built at the Suzuki facility in I

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:01 GMT Limerick Charles Prashaw Defence Forces clarify why armoured vehicles are on the streets of Limerick https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2057681/defence-forces-clarify-why-armoured-vehicles-are-on-the-streets-of-limerick.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2057681/defence-forces-clarify-why-armoured-vehicles-are-on-the-streets-of-limerick.html

The 28th Infantry Battalion are on a training exercise ahead of a visit to Lebanon
THE Defence Forces have clarified this Thursday morning why armoured vehicles have been spotted on the streets of Limerick. According to a spokesperson for the Defence Forces, The 28th Infantry Battalion are on

]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:58:35 GMT Defence Forces,Limerick,Limerick city,Roxboro Kayley Hardiman 'We're losing livelihoods': Fuel price protest continues in Limerick with major traffic delays https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2056854/we-re-losing-livelihoods-fuel-price-protest-continues-in-limerick-with-major-traffic-delays.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2056854/we-re-losing-livelihoods-fuel-price-protest-continues-in-limerick-with-major-traffic-delays.html

Limerick motorists are being advised to plan accordingly for commutes as this may continue into the coming days
PROTESTERS demanding caps on fuel prices remain on the M7 motorway this Wednesday. Limerick motorists are being advised to plan accordingly for commutes as this may continue into th

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:03:54 GMT Roads,Fuel crisis,Limerick Kayley Hardiman BREAKING: Limerick motorists face delays on main routes amid nationwide fuel price protests https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/breaking-news/2056022/breaking-limerick-motorists-face-delays-on-main-routes-amid-nationwide-fuel-price-protests.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/breaking-news/2056022/breaking-limerick-motorists-face-delays-on-main-routes-amid-nationwide-fuel-price-protests.html

The blockades are being organised by a group called The People Of Ireland Against Fuel Prices Protest
LIMERICK commuters face a morning of disruption as a rolling protest over soaring fuel prices brings convoys onto key routes around the city. The demonstrations, taking place on main routes t

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:50:19 GMT Fuel crisis,Dooradoyle,Limerick city Kayley Hardiman ‘Very significant road closures’ in Limerick as almost 45,000 to attend Allianz Hurling League finals https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/2053181/very-significant-road-closures-in-limerick-as-almost-45-000-to-attend-allianz-hurling-league-finals.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/2053181/very-significant-road-closures-in-limerick-as-almost-45-000-to-attend-allianz-hurling-league-finals.html

Limerick play Cork and Clare play Dublin in the TUS Gaelic Grounds in an Allianz Hurling League final double-header
THE Traffic Management Plan for the Easter Sunday Allianz Hurling League finals at the TUS Gaelic Grounds warns of "very significant road closures". Almost 45,000 supporters are

]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:30:05 GMT Allianz Hurling League,TUS Gaelic Grounds,Limerick GAA,Limerick City and County Council,An Garda Siochána Jerome O'Connell MOTORING REVIEW: Performance with AWD, latest addition to XPeng line-up https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2049291/motoring-review-performance-with-awd-latest-addition-to-xpeng-line-up.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2049291/motoring-review-performance-with-awd-latest-addition-to-xpeng-line-up.html

CHINESE car company XPeng arrived in Ireland early last year with its first model, the ‘ultra smart’ all-electric G6 mid-sized coupe SUV, which is quite similar in size to its main rival, Tesla’s Model Y. The exterior features a coupe-style silhouette, contoured bodywork, a forward-sloping bonnet, f

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:01 GMT Limerick Charles Prashaw MOTORING REVIEW: Kia’s EV4 Fastback offers space, looks and range https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2043598/motoring-review-kias-ev4-fastback-offers-space-looks-and-range.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2043598/motoring-review-kias-ev4-fastback-offers-space-looks-and-range.html

Kia’s EV4 all-electric model, designed specifically for Europe, arrived here last October in both hatchback and fastback body styles. The five-door hatchback is the Korean carmaker’s first all-electric car in that format, produced at Kia’s plant in Zilina, Slovakia, alongside the brand’s Sportage an

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:01 GMT Limerick Charles Prashaw MOTORING REVIEW: Jeep Avenger 4xe impresses with AWD capability https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2040782/motoring-review-jeep-avenger-4xe-impresses-with-awd-capability.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2040782/motoring-review-jeep-avenger-4xe-impresses-with-awd-capability.html

The Jeep Avenger is the smallest vehicle offered by Jeep, positioned below the Renegade in the brand’s line-up. A subcompact crossover SUV, it has been produced by Jeep since January 2023, mainly for the European market. It uses the STLA Common Modular Platform, closely shared with the second-genera

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:01 GMT Limerick Charles Prashaw Residents of Limerick suburb demand action on ‘rat run’ https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2039738/residents-of-limerick-suburb-demand-action-on-rat-run.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2039738/residents-of-limerick-suburb-demand-action-on-rat-run.html

Following engagement with residents, the area was visited by Limerick TD Conor Sheehan to assess the road conditions and traffic issues first-hand
CONCERNS have been raised about increasing traffic volumes and safety issues in the Lower Park area in Corbally, which local residents say is bein

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:00:01 GMT Corbally,Conor Sheehan,Traffic Kayley Hardiman MOTORING REVIEW: Competitively priced Citroen’s C3 Aircross offers 50 or 7-seats https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2032032/motoring-review-competitively-priced-citroens-c3-aircross-offers-50-or-7-seats.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2032032/motoring-review-competitively-priced-citroens-c3-aircross-offers-50-or-7-seats.html

The recent launch of their new C3 and C5 Aircross SUVs has moved the Citroën brand up several notches in the style stakes, making both models more attractive to potential customers who want their cars to be stylish as well as practical. It ticks both boxes. The C3 Aircross offers customers a choice

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:01 GMT Limerick Charles Prashaw MOTORING REVIEW: Sporty Alpine A290 thrills but falls short on range https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2026733/motoring-review-sporty-alpine-a290-thrills-but-falls-short-on-range.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2026733/motoring-review-sporty-alpine-a290-thrills-but-falls-short-on-range.html

The Renault Alpine A290 is a high-performance, fully-electric, premium hot hatch based on the multi-award-winning Renault 5 electric car (voted 2026 Irish Car of the Year by the Motoring Media Association of Ireland). It blends a sporty fun drive with everyday practicality with five seats and five d

]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:01 GMT Limerick Charles Prashaw Funding bid for safety work after calls by businesses in Limerick village https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2025674/funding-bid-for-safety-work-after-calls-by-businesses-in-limerick-village.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2025674/funding-bid-for-safety-work-after-calls-by-businesses-in-limerick-village.html

Priomh-chomhairleoir submits application for money to carry out work in Drombanna
AN application for funding has been made to carry out road safety works at Drombanna. Council priomh-chomhairleoir Catherine Slattery made a visit to the village which is just a 10 minute drive from the city, af

]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:59:00 GMT Limerick,Planning notices,Traffic Nick Rabbitts MOTORING REVIEW: Peugeot’s E-408 is stylish and practical https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2021772/motoring-review-peugeots-e-408-is-stylish-and-practical.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2021772/motoring-review-peugeots-e-408-is-stylish-and-practical.html

The updated Peugeot 408 fastback range, which arrived here late 2025, features a fully electric 408 version, giving Irish 408 customers the option of an electrified petrol-hybrid or fully electric powertrain. The all-electric E-408, manufactured at the Stellantis Mulhouse plant in France, brings a d

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:01 GMT Limerick Charles Prashaw Emergency services attend scene of road traffic collision in County Limerick village https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2024499/emergency-services-attend-scene-of-incident-in-county-limerick-town.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2024499/emergency-services-attend-scene-of-incident-in-county-limerick-town.html

Two appliances from Rathkeale and three from Limerick city responding to the road traffic collision in Adare
A ROAD traffic collision occurred this morning outside the Church of Ireland in Adare. The incident was reported at 11.28 am. Fire services from across the region attended, with two ap

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:25:50 GMT Adare,Roads,County Limerick Kayley Hardiman Final phase of bypass through Limerick village fast-tracked for Ryder Cup https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2018538/final-phase-of-bypass-through-limerick-village-fast-tracked-for-ryder-cup.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2018538/final-phase-of-bypass-through-limerick-village-fast-tracked-for-ryder-cup.html

Girders shipped from Italy to finalise road as tournament countdown continues
GOVERNMENT is looking to fast-track the construction of the final 3km of the Adare bypass to ensure it is in place by next year’s Ryder Cup. That’s according to Tom Enright, the Government’s project director for the

]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:29:00 GMT Adare,Adare Manor,Ryder Cup Nick Rabbitts MOTORING REVIEW: Kia adds first commercial vehicle to its line-up https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2014754/motoring-review-kia-adds-first-commercial-vehicle-to-its-line-up.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2014754/motoring-review-kia-adds-first-commercial-vehicle-to-its-line-up.html

Kia Ireland is one of the top electric car sellers, with an EV model available in almost every segment of the Irish car market. The Korean brand has recently expanded into the light commercial vehicle segment while also adding another electric five-seater passenger model to its line-up. The all-elec

]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:01 GMT Limerick Charles Prashaw Major €133m roads investment set to boost Limerick infrastructure https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2017548/major-133m-roads-investment-set-to-boost-limerick-infrastructure.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2017548/major-133m-roads-investment-set-to-boost-limerick-infrastructure.html

The €133 million allocation to Limerick City and County Council will support: Essential pavement renewal and resurfacing, road safety upgrades and maintenance of bridges and structures
LIMERICK is set to receive €133 million in national roads funding in 2026, delivering a major investment in

]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:19 GMT Patrick O’Donovan,Roads,Limerick City and County Council Kayley Hardiman MOTORING REVIEW: VW Group in Ireland celebrate record year https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2008866/motoring-review-vw-group-in-ireland-celebrate-record-year.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2008866/motoring-review-vw-group-in-ireland-celebrate-record-year.html

Volkswagen Group Ireland enjoyed record-breaking sales in 2025, registering 40,950 vehicles across its six brands: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, Cupra, SEAT, Skoda, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The Group secured a 29 per cent share of the overall new car market. More than one in four elect

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:01 GMT Limerick Charles Prashaw Emergency services at scene of two-vehicle collision on busy Limerick road https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2011535/emergency-services-at-scene-of-two-vehicle-collision-on-busy-limerick-road.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2011535/emergency-services-at-scene-of-two-vehicle-collision-on-busy-limerick-road.html

The M7 road in Ballysimon remains open at this time
GARDAÍ and emergency services are currently at the scene of a two-vehicle road traffic collision that occurred on the M7 road in the Ballysimon area this morning. The road remains open at this time. READ MORE: Limerick motorist caught travel

]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:36:02 GMT An Garda Siochána,M7,Ballysimon Kayley Hardiman Delays for commuters following three-car collision on busy Limerick road https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2010416/delays-for-commuters-following-three-car-collision-on-busy-limerick-road.html https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/motoring/2010416/delays-for-commuters-following-three-car-collision-on-busy-limerick-road.html

The collision on St Nessan's Road occurred around 7.18am this morning and is causing delays for commuters
LIMERICK gardai are at the scene of a three-car collision on St Nessan's Road in Dooradoyle. Gardai are currently waiting for a tow truck to move the vehicles off the road. READ MORE: Lim

]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:57:35 GMT Dooradoyle,An Garda Siochána,Limerick city Kayley Hardiman