Johnstown Bridge Community Alert

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

Please contact Leixlip Garda on 01 666 7800

20/05/2026

National Day of Action on Mobile Phone / Distracted Driving -

Today, a 24-hour National Day of Action targeting mobile phone use and distracted driving will take place across the Country.
An Garda Síochána Meath will, as always, be highly active during this operation. Enforcement actions will be carried out throughout the Division to detect and deter dangerous driving behaviours.

Distracted driving is defined as any behaviour that diverts a driver’s attention from the road.
According to the Road Safety Authority, distracted driving — including mobile phone use — is estimated to be a contributing factor in 20–30% of all collisions on Irish roads.

If you are detected holding a mobile phone while driving, you will receive a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice (FCPN) of €120 and 3 penalty points on your driving licence.
"Your mobile phone — would it kill you to put it away?"

18/05/2026

*****TRAFFIC DISRUPTION ALERT****

JOHNSTOWN BRIDGE Tue 19th May from 6pm - 10pm

The Na Fianna AC 5k road race takes place tomorrow evening in Johnstownbridge @ 8pm. Traffic through the village will be heavy from 6pm onwards as parking/registration is at the Hamlet Court Hotel. The start is out the Edenderry road at the L5014 (Cadamstown road) junction (Max Pallets) so there will be people walking/jogging out to there. The race starts there @ 8pm. The road from the village to the GAA should be avoided if possible from 8-9pm as the race finishes at the Hamlet Court hotel. We will have stewards so please follow their instructions. Apologies for any inconvenience.

13/05/2026

Recently, Gardaí from Naas Garda Station observed two males travelling on one e-scooter on South Main Street, Naas Town. The e-scooter was seized and a Fixed Charge Penalty Notice (FCPN) was issued.

E-scooters are regulated under the Road Traffic Act and must comply with specific safety rules, including:

🛴 Only ONE person is permitted on an e-scooter at any time
🛴 Riders must be aged 16 years or older
🛴 E-scooters must not exceed 20km/h
🛴 E-scooters cannot be used on footpaths
🛴 Dangerous or careless use of an e-scooter is an offence
🛴 Gardaí have the power to seize e-scooters being used unlawfully

Parents and guardians are encouraged to speak with young people about the safe and legal use of e-scooters.

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Please use e-scooters responsibly and be mindful of pedestrians and other road users.

10/05/2026

Gardaí at Enfield were on patrol in the early hours of yesterday morning when they observed a vehicle travelling at high speed towards Enfield. This vehicle was subsequently stopped at Posseckstown, Enfield and searched where the weapon pictured below was located along with a small amount of Cannabis.

One male was arrested and charged in relation to Dangerous Driving and Possession of an Offensive Weapon. The vehicle was also seized under Section 109A of the Road Traffic Act. Court appearance to follow.

08/05/2026

(Found & Re-united with its owner) 4pm Fri 8th

*****DOG MISSING*****

Dog missing today Fri 8th May from Kilmurry outside Johnstown Bridge. Female Black Staffy.

Contact Caroline (089) 403 9292 if sighted or found. Thank you.

27/04/2026

Have you seen this cat 🐈 (Harvey)?

25/04/2026

With the return of the warm weather, it is important to be conscious of how it affects our pets, particularly our dogs.

*****It is so important not to leave your pet alone in a parked vehicle. Parking in the shade and leaving the windows open slightly is not enough to cool the inside of a car. On hot days, the inside of the car can reach fatal temperatures in under ten minutes.*****

• Always have fresh water available for your pet.
• Make sure they have access to shade and keep them indoors in cooler rooms when the heat becomes too extreme.
• Please be mindful that pets can quickly become dehydrated and can overheat.
• Walk your dog early in the morning and late in the evening when the sun is less strong and temperatures are cooler, not during the day in the hot sun. This will reduce their risk of heatstroke.

If you see an animal locked in a car on a hot day, please contact your local Garda Station or the ISPCA National Animal Cruelty Helpline at 0818 515 515.

08/04/2026

Missing Cat in Johnstown Bridge