Roadsafety Mayo

26/10/2026

The RSA and Applegreen have teamed up to offer FREE coffee to motorists from 2pm to 8pm on Friday 23rd & Monday 26th October, 2026, helping drivers stay alert and tackle driver fatigue.

😴If you are driving and feeling tired, please ensure that you STOP, SIP & SLEEP.

Have a caffeinated drink and take a 15 minute nap to help you feel more alert before continuing on your journey. By then the caffeine will have kicked in.

TOP TIP: Plan your journey, take regular breaks and make sure you are fit to drive.

23/10/2026

⚠Status Yellow Rain Warning
📆4am to 3pm Saturday, 24th October

⚠Status Yellow Wind Warning
📆1pm Saturday, 24th October to 12pm Sunday, 25th October

Please remember to: Reduce your speed and drive according to the conditions.

*Storm Boelo Weather Warnings*

⚠️ Status Yellow Rain Warning in effect from 4am on Saturday October 24th until 3pm later on Saturday.
Spells of heavy rain may lead to difficult travelling conditions and localised flooding

⚠️ Status Yellow Wind Warning in effect from 1pm Saturday October 24th until 12pm on Sunday October 25th.
Very strong southwest winds will veer westerly with severe gusts and coastal gales with potential for debris/loose objects displaced, some fallen trees/branches, large coastal waves and difficult driving and cycling conditions.

Please exercise caution.

23/10/2026

⚠STATUS ORANGE WIND WARNING
📆2pm Saturday, 24th October to 9am Sunday, 25th October

Mayo Road Safety Office is urging all road users to be extra vigilant on the roads.

Strong and gusty winds may cause hazardous conditions, fallen trees, loose debris and difficult travelling conditions.

*Storm Boelo Weather Warning Update*

A Status Orange Wind Warning will be in effect in Mayo from 2pm Saturday October 24th until 9am on Sunday October 25th.

Gale force westerly winds with severe and damaging gusts.
Prepare for impacts:
• Damage to already weakened structures
• Damage to power lines, power outages
• Disruption and delays to public transport likely (air, rail, bus, ferry)
• Fallen trees
• Large coastal waves
• Loose objects displaced
• Coastal flooding where winds onshore
• Very difficult travelling conditions, dangerous conditions at sea

Please exercise caution.

23/10/2026

📣The RSA and Applegreen have teamed up to offer FREE coffee to motorists from 2pm to 8pm on Friday 23rd & Monday 26th October, 2026, helping drivers stay alert and tackle driver fatigue.

😴If you are driving and feeling tired, please ensure that you STOP, SIP & SLEEP.

Have a caffeinated drink and take a 15 minute nap to help you feel more alert before continuing on your journey. By then the caffeine will have kicked in.

TOP TIP: Plan your journey, take regular breaks and make sure you are fit to drive.

21/10/2026

⚠Status Yellow Wind & Rain Warning
📆 From 7pm tomorrow, Thursday, 22nd October to 10am Friday, 23rd October.

Mayo Road Safety Office is urging all Road Users to be extra vigilant.

*Weather Warning Update*
A Status Yellow Wind and Rain Warning will now be in effect from 7pm Thursday October 22nd until 10am on Friday October 23rd.

Heavy rain associated with Storm Austen will spread eastwards across the country. Strong easterly winds will back northwesterly and strengthen further, especially in the south and southeast, with potential for difficult travelling conditions, localised flooding, debris/loose objects displaced and fallen trees and branches.

Please exercise caution.

16/10/2026

Mayo Road Safety Office launched a new Pedestrian Crossing leaflet during Road Safety Week 2026.

Roadsafety Mayo has launched a new pedestrian crossing leaflet providing information and advice for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists on the safe use of Pedestrian Crossings.

More: https://www.mayo.ie/news/Pedestrian-Crossing-Leaflet

16/10/2026

🚗🚲🚶‍♂️Mayo Road Safety Office would like to thank all who helped promote Road Safety Week 2026 and make it such a success An Garda Síochána Mayo Midwest Radio ATU Mayo Castlebar Primary School Road Safety Authority Ireland

REMEMBER: Road Safety is not just for one week of the year - it's something we all need to think about every single day. By working together, looking out for one another, & making responsible choices, we can all make our roads safer for everyone.

Slow Down.
Stay Alert.
Get Home Safely.

15/10/2026

🚲✨LIGHT UP YOUR BIKE WEEK✨🚲

📆12th to 23rd October, 2026

As the evenings get darker, make sure you and your bike are ready to shine!

In collaboration with Smarter Travel Programme Partners, bike lights are available from Reception Desk, Mayo County Council , Áras an Chontae, The Mall, Castlebar, F23 WF90 while stocks last.

Being visible on the road is so important, do please don't forget to check your bike lights before heading out.

Remember: Front and rear lights help you see and be seen, keeping you safer on your journeys.

Please note the bike lights supplied through this campaign are intended as backup lights ONLY and should not be used as a cyclist's primary bike lights.

For more information visit: https://www.nationaltransport.ie/tfi-smarter-travel/light-up-your-life-cycling-campaign/



Mayo County Council
Mayo Local Community Safety Partner An Garda Síochána Mayo Mayo Public Participation Network - PPN County Fire Service

13/10/2026

Status Yellow Wind and Rain Warnings will be in effect in Mayo from tomorrow Wednesday October 14

⚠️The Yellow Wind Warning will be in effect from 6am to 6pm Wednesday October 14
⚠️The Yellow Rain Warning Will be in effect from 6pm Wednesday October 14 to 6am Thursday October 15

Be aware of potential impacts:
➡️Difficult travelling conditions
➡️Some fallen trees and branches
➡️Debris, loose objects displaced
➡️Very strong and gusty southeasterly winds may lead to large coastal waves combined with moderate surge may lead to wave overtopping in exposed coastal areas
➡️Localised Flooding possible
➡️Poor visibility

Please exercise caution.

11/10/2026

🚗📵Eyes on the road. Hands on the wheel. Mind on driving.