Cyclist Safety Crisis in Ireland

Cyclist safety in Ireland is alarmingly at risk, with a new RSA report revealing 49 deaths and over 1,300 serious injuries between 2021 and 2025. Cork leads the nation in cyclist fatalities and injuries, with 7 deaths and 99 serious incidents — second only to Dublin. Fatalities rose from 7 in 2021 to 14 in 2025, and for every death, 27 serious injuries occurred. Most incidents happen between 4 PM and 8 PM, on Tuesdays through Thursdays, and during summer months. Nearly half occur at junctions, especially T-junctions, and 80% happen on roads with 50 km/h speed limits or less. Most collisions involve cars or trucks, with 20% being single-vehicle and 11% hit-and-runs. The report urges all road users to share the road responsibly and calls for targeted safety improvements, especially in urban areas and at intersections. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/411b68e4ea653146