11 people died on roads in Cavan and Monaghan during 2022

11 people died on roads in Cavan and Monaghan over the last 12 months.

Figures released by the road safety authority show 155 people lost their lives on Irish roads during 2022.

6 people died on Monaghan roads and 5 on Cavan roads.

The RSA say 70 percent of all fatal crashes occur on rural roads

Communications manager with road safety authority Brian Farrell says pedestrian deaths doubled during 2022 compared to 2021