We are reminded of road deaths practically every day

So far in 2025, 147 people have lost their lives on Irish roads, which is three more than at the same time last year.

Behind every number is a person, a family, and a community forever changed.

Against this background, a ceremony took place at Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin, to launch Ireland’s national commemoration of the 2025 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

The international day honours the memory of those who have lost their lives or been seriously injured on the world’s roads, while offering solidarity to grieving families and recognising the tireless efforts of the emergency services.

Since its inception in 1993, World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims has been observed across the world to honour the millions who have been killed or seriously injured in road collisions.

On Sunday next, 16th November, remembrance events will take place across the country to serve as both a time of reflection and a call to action: to cherish those we have lost, to support those who live with loss and injury, and to renew the collective commitment to safer roads.