A national conference and exhibition which focuses on road safety is to be held in Killarney next month. The two-day event on March 11/12 is called ‘Safer Roads’, is being hosted by Kerry County Council in association with Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
Over 300 delegates from across the roads sector and road safety profession will hear from twenty-eight keynote speakers and take part in four panel discussions involving leading road safety experts.
Among the topics being discussed will be the upcoming changes in speed limits, roads enforcement, scooters and scramblers, and how digital technology can help to create safer roads.
A national conference and exhibition which focuses on road safety is to be held in the Gleneagle, Killarney on 11th and 12th March 2026. The two-day event called ‘Safer Roads’, is being hosted by Kerry County Council in association with Transport Infrastructure Ireland. Pictured at the announcement in Tralee are from left: John Greaney, Kerry County Council, Garda Inspector Gary Carroll, Kerry Division Roads Policing Unit, Cllr Michael Foley, Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Declan Keogh, Road Safety Officer, Kerry County Council and TJ O’Connor, Road Safety Authority (RSA). Photo: Pauline DenniganA national conference and exhibition which focuses on road safety is to be held in the Gleneagle, Killarney on 11th and 12th March 2026. The two-day event called ‘Safer Roads’, is being hosted by Kerry County Council in association with Transport Infrastructure Ireland. Pictured at the announcement in Tralee are front from left: Garda Inspector Gary Carroll, Kerry Division Roads Policing Unit, Rhiannon Sheehy and Margaret O’Sullivan, Kerry County Council, TJ O’Connor, Road Safety Authority (RSA), back row from left: John Greaney, Driver, Padraig O’ Donoghue, Engineer, Vincent Foley, Engineer and Declan Keogh, Road Safety Officer, all from Kerry County Council. Photo: Pauline DenniganA national conference and exhibition which focuses on road safety is to be held in the Gleneagle, Killarney on 11th and 12th March 2026. The two-day event called ‘Safer Roads’, is being hosted by Kerry County Council in association with Transport Infrastructure Ireland. Pictured at the announcement in Tralee are front from left: John Greaney, Kerry County Council, Garda Inspector Gary Carroll, Kerry Division Roads Policing Unit, Cllr Michael Foley, Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Declan Keogh, Road Safety Officer, Kerry County Council, back row from left: Rhiannon Sheehy, Vincent Foley and Margaret O’Sullivan, Kerry County Council, TJ O’Connor, Road Safety Authority (RSA) and Padraig O’ Donoghue, Kerry County Council. Photo: Pauline DenniganA national conference and exhibition which focuses on road safety is to be held in the Gleneagle, Killarney on 11th and 12th March 2026. The two-day event called ‘Safer Roads’, is being hosted by Kerry County Council in association with Transport Infrastructure Ireland. Pictured at the announcement in Tralee are from left: John Greaney, Kerry County Council, Garda Inspector Gary Carroll, Kerry Division Roads Policing Unit, Declan Keogh, Road Safety Officer, Kerry County Council and TJ O’Connor, Road Safety Authority (RSA). Photo: Pauline DenniganA national conference and exhibition which focuses on road safety is to be held in the Gleneagle, Killarney on 11th and 12th March 2026. The two-day event called ‘Safer Roads’, is being hosted by Kerry County Council in association with Transport Infrastructure Ireland. Pictured at the announcement in Tralee are from left: John Greaney, Kerry County Council, Garda Inspector Gary Carroll, Kerry Division Roads Policing Unit, Declan Keogh, Road Safety Officer, Kerry County Council and TJ O’Connor, Road Safety Authority (RSA). Photo: Pauline Dennigan
The Safer Roads conference will focus on all aspects of road safety including road design, engineering, enforcement, road killer behaviour, collision trends, technology, education, cycling, e-mobility and scramblers, active and sustainable travel.
Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council, Cllr Michael Foley, welcomed the initiative, saying “Kerry County Council is delighted to host the second national road safety conference, and we are looking forward to welcoming delegates from across Ireland and further afield to Killarney. The issue of road safety remains a key priority for the local authority and for many agencies who are working together to reduce the dangers on our roads.”
Kerry County Council’s Road Safety Officer Declan Keogh said: “The Safer Roads road safety conference provides a platform and forum to road safety professionals and stakeholders alike, to engage with each other, learn from each other, and to share knowledge and experience with one another, to broaden the knowledge and approach in helping to improve road safety and create safer roads for all road users of every mobility.”
Alastair de Beer, Head of Road Safety at Transport Infrastructure Ireland said: “The Safer Roads Conference in Kerry has quickly become a national event bringing together Ireland’s road safety community and international expertise; and TII is proud to support in the delivery of such a key event as a sponsor.
“By uniting experts in road safety, engineering, enforcement, education, mobility, and emerging technologies such as AI, the conference provides a valuable platform to share best practice, explore innovative solutions, and strengthen collaboration toward reducing collisions and saving lives. TII is pleased to endorse this two‑day event and its commitment to making Ireland’s roads safer for all,” said Mr de Beer.
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