Counties Affected
Updated 28 September 2026: this report was regenerated with corrected figures. An earlier version overstated the year-on-year change by comparing against our own incomplete record of the previous year rather than official Road Safety Authority statistics, and included some double-counted incidents. See our methodology.
Overview
Two people lost their lives on Irish roads between 25 and 28 May 2026, with fatal collisions recorded in counties Clare and Wexford. Behind each statistic is a family, a community, and a life cut short — a reminder that road safety remains a shared responsibility for every person who travels our roads.
Incidents
Co. Clare — R352, near Moymore, Tulla | 25 May 2026
A woman in her 80s died following a two-car collision on the R352 near Moymore, outside Tulla. Our sympathies are with her family, friends, and the local community in Clare as they come to terms with their loss.
Co. Wexford — R742, Kilmuckridge | 27 May 2026
A young man in his late teens died following a collision between a motorbike and a car on the R742 in Kilmuckridge. The death of someone so young is a profound tragedy, and our thoughts are with all those who knew him.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed either incident, or who has relevant dashcam or mobile phone footage, to come forward.
Year-to-Date Statistics
As of 28 May 2026, our tally — compiled from published news reports — stands at 66 road deaths for the year to date. At the same point last year, the Road Safety Authority recorded 66 fatalities officially.
It is worth noting that our running total is drawn from media reports and typically runs slightly ahead of the official RSA count, so comparisons should be read as approximate. Based on available figures, the toll this year appears to be broadly in line with the same period in 2025 — neither a cause for complacency nor a signal of sudden deterioration, but a sobering reminder that progress on road safety cannot be taken for granted.
Safety Focus: Motorcycles and Rural Roads
The Kilmuckridge collision is a timely reminder of the particular vulnerability of motorcyclists on our roads. As the warmer months arrive and more motorcycles take to the road, both riders and other road users have a role to play:
- Motorcyclists are encouraged to ensure their protective gear is appropriate and in good condition, to ride within speed limits, and to be especially vigilant at junctions and on rural roads with limited visibility.
- All drivers should allow extra space when following or overtaking motorcycles, and actively look out for them — particularly when turning or pulling out.
The RSA’s Slow Down campaign continues to highlight that speed remains a leading factor in fatal collisions on rural roads. Secondary routes such as the R742 and R352 carry significant local traffic but often lack the safety infrastructure of national roads, making appropriate speed and attention all the more critical.
Looking Ahead
Every journey this Bank Holiday weekend and beyond is an opportunity to arrive safely. Please give yourself time, eliminate distractions, observe speed limits, and look out for vulnerable road users — cyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians among them.
If you have information about either of the incidents described above, contact your local Garda station or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.
Our thoughts remain with the families and communities affected by these losses.
Figures reflect road deaths recorded in media reports up to 28 May 2026. Official tallies are published periodically by the Road Safety Authority at rsa.ie.
Report card description: Two people died on Irish roads between 25 and 28 May 2026, in separate collisions in counties Clare and Wexford. The year-to-date toll of 66 deaths remains broadly in line with the same point last year.