Motorists urged to take care on roads

Updated: 22:21, Friday, 23 December 2005

Transport networks have been dealing with one of the busiest periods of the year as tens of thousands of people travel home or abroad for Christmas.

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Busy roads - Drivers urged to take car
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Nine News: Bethan Kilfoil reports from Dublin Airport as thousands return home for the holiday season
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Six One News: Bethan Kilfoil reports from Dublin Airport as thousands prepare to return home for Christmas
Six One News: Bethan Kilfoil reports from Dublin Airport as thousands prepare to return home for Christmas

Transport networks have been dealing with one of the busiest periods of the year as tens of thousands of people travel home or abroad for Christmas.

Iarnród Éireann said it expected some 100,000 passengers to travel by rail today.

The same numbers were estimated to go through Dublin, Shannon and Cork airports.

While the weather is expected to be good for driving conditions, motorists are being advised to be extra careful because of the heavy traffic.

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