An Garda Síochána Carlow

An Garda Síochána Carlow Official page of the County Carlow Garda Stations.

Property Marking Event organised by Palatine Community Text Alert Committe in conjunction with Carlow Garda Community Po...
22/08/2026

Property Marking Event organised by Palatine Community Text Alert Committe in conjunction with Carlow Garda Community Policing Unit and kindly hosted by Palatine GAA Club.
Cllr. Fergal Browne was one of the first to get his bicycle marked.
Chair of Carlow IFA, Michael Purcell, also supported the initiative.

An Garda Síochána were delighted to play their part today at the Tullow Agricultural Show on a beautiful day in Coppenag...
16/08/2026

An Garda Síochána were delighted to play their part today at the Tullow Agricultural Show on a beautiful day in Coppenagh, Tullow. Lovely to meet so many people today, some old friends and many new ones too. Many congrats to organisers for their efforts - entertainment, competition, commerce and community spirit galore!...

08/08/2026

Update - Owner found and property returned.

An iPhone was found today, 8th August 2026, in the Milford area. The owner of the phone can make contact with Carlow Garda station 059-9136620 to arrange collection.

This morning Carlow Gardaí attended Carlow Shopping Centre for the official launch of The Carlow branch of Muslim Sister...
22/07/2026

This morning Carlow Gardaí attended Carlow Shopping Centre for the official launch of The Carlow branch of Muslim Sisters of Éire.

Muslim Sisters of Éire is a voluntary independent organisation of mainly Muslim women, providing a range of support services for homeless, women and youth and promoting empowerment, social inclusion and diversity.

Each year, Acquired Brain Injury Ireland supports hundreds of people impacted by brain injury to rebuild and live fuller...
22/07/2026

Each year, Acquired Brain Injury Ireland supports hundreds of people impacted by brain injury to rebuild and live fuller, more independent lives with confidence. Their stories and experiences help us all understand the reality of living with an acquired brain injury and drive us to do our job better every day. An Garda Siochana Carlow were in Fairgreen Shopping Centre, Carlow this afternoon to support the launch of their sticker awareness campaign "patience please" an initiative by local person Lynda Fleming. Please be patient with others - you may not have lived their experience. Fantastic community initiative...

E-scooter Safety and LegalityFollowing recent queries regarding e-scooters to Carlow Garda Station, we want to clarify a...
15/07/2026

E-scooter Safety and Legality

Following recent queries regarding e-scooters to Carlow Garda Station, we want to clarify an important road safety point.

Under current Irish law, e-scooters used on public roads must meet specific legal limits: a maximum continuous power output of 400W, a maximum design speed of 20km/h and a maximum weight of 25kg.
E-scooters that exceed these limits are not legal for public road use, even if they are sold by reputable retailers.

These higher-powered scooters are intended for private land only. In some cases, buyers may not realise this restriction, or may overlook it. For parents and others looking to buy or checking a scooter for a young person, a heavier frame, rear-wheel drive, or two-wheel drive can be indicators that the scooter may be overpowered, but the key legal issue is whether the scooter’s design speed, power output, and weight comply with the public-road limits.

An Garda Síochána may seize non-compliant e-scooters, and failure to comply with road traffic law may lead to fines, summonses, or other enforcement action. In some cases, that can mean losing a costly piece of equipment.

Please take a moment to check the specifications before riding. If an e-scooter is not road-legal, it should not be used on public roads.

Stay safe and stay informed.

Carlow Gardaí pictured on duty at yesterday’s Carlow Pride Festival. A brilliant atmosphere and a fantastic day for the ...
13/07/2026

Carlow Gardaí pictured on duty at yesterday’s Carlow Pride Festival.

A brilliant atmosphere and a fantastic day for the town!

Huge credit to everyone involved in making it such a great success.

In response to the volume of fatal and serious road traffic incidents on the N80, Wexford Road in Carlow, a Static Safet...
13/07/2026

In response to the volume of fatal and serious road traffic incidents on the N80, Wexford Road in Carlow, a Static Safety Camera was put in place at Graiguenaspiddeog on 23rd May 2025. The current speed limit is 80 km/h.

Drivers found still driving in excess of speed limit at Graiguenaspiddeog on the N80 are as concerning as alarming. Numbers detected travelling in excess of the speed limit this year so far are now on average *129* daily.

Superintendent Anthony Farrell, Carlow provided the following feedback based on this evidence based analysis.

It is clear that there needs to be a sharper focus on compliance rather than enforcement. We can't wait for serious road traffic collisions to happen before people take notice. I say this especially in the direction of our young drivers. Sadly, people have not only being seriously injured on this road but also lost their lives. Looking at volume of speeding, especially in the N80, I think of families, friends and communities impacted by such tragedies. While An Garda Síochána will continue with speed enforcement measures, including speed limit reviews on all roads throughout Co Carlow with Local Authority, driver responsibility is key.

I am not trying to be alarmist in putting these figures in the public realm but rather increase awareness of the excess speeds still being travelled on the N80, one of our key vehicular arteries in Carlow. What makes this more challenging is the fact that the static safety camera is not a covert camera. Apart from clear and visible repeated road signage on N80, the location of camera was and is well publicised both locally on our roads and online, through social media platforms and indeed nationally on the Garda website.

I release this data to appeal to motorists to take note of speed limit signage (whatever road you are on) and adjust your speed accordingly. At a basic level, start your journey a few minutes earlier. It's simply not safe to try and make up time on the road. The reduction in speed limit on the N80 in Carlow from 100kph to 80 kph adds only 3 minutes 49 seconds to every full journey between Carlow and Bunclody. Speed limits are not targets. Arriving 3 minutes 49 seconds later to your destination - does it really make that much of a difference? Please drive safely. Arrive alive.

Accompanying the rapid evolvement of e-scooters from recreational toys to a mode of transport, especially in last two ye...
12/07/2026

Accompanying the rapid evolvement of e-scooters from recreational toys to a mode of transport, especially in last two years, An Garda Siochana have seen increases in number of reports in incidents involving e scooters. These reports include collisions and near misses, most recently two seperate incidents of a serious injury and fatal traffic collission in Carlow town.

As an organisation, we in An Garda Siochana are committed to keeping Irish roads safe. We continue to detect offences involving e scooters and seize them in accordance with law, when circumstances exist.

I ask young people especially, to be aware of laws surrounding e scooters and take responsibility in adhering to these laws. ln this, I also ask parents and persons in responsibility to advise and educate young people on the dangers of these e scooters. Four key laws governing e-scooters are:
• Must be 16 years to drive an e scooter on a public road.
• Cannot drive an e scooter on footpaths.
• A speed limit of 20km/h governs e scooters.
• Must not have a seat on your e-scooter or carry passengers or goods.
The same rules of the road apply to an e scooter driver as a cyclist, where you must obey traffic lights, road signs and Garda instructions.

E scooters are a valuable mode of transport. As a driver I ask people respect the power of these machines and be careful when using them on the roads. While wearing a helmet on a standard, compliant e-scooter is not legally mandatory, it is strongly recommended. Stay safe.

Address

Athy Road
Carlow
R93W983

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when An Garda Síochána Carlow posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organisation

Send a message to An Garda Síochána Carlow:

Shortcuts

Share

Category