Republic of Ireland
M4 Motorway (Dublin–Sligo route) Recovery
The Dublin–Maynooth–Mullingar route — fast M4 recovery.
The M4 runs west from Dublin through Leixlip, Maynooth and Kilcock toward Mullingar and the Sligo route. It is a busy commuter corridor with fast-flowing traffic and frequent breakdowns near the Kildare and Meath approaches. Franks Recovery covers the M4 west of Dublin.
Where the M4 runs
From the M50 (J7) at Lucan, west through Leixlip, Maynooth and Kilcock toward Enfield, Kinnegad and Mullingar.
Key locations along the route
Lucan • Leixlip • Maynooth • Kilcock • Enfield • Kinnegad
Common M4 incidents
- • Commuter-hour congestion around Maynooth and Leixlip increases minor collisions.
- • The M4/M6 split at Kinnegad is a frequent incident and navigation point.
- • Long open sections see high-speed tyre and mechanical breakdowns.
Recovery at every M4 junction
Broken down on the M4? Tell us your nearest junction and direction of travel — we dispatch 24/7 to any point on the route.
What to do if you break down on the M4
- 1. Get off the live lane. Pull onto the hard shoulder as far left as possible and switch on your hazard lights immediately.
- 2. Exit on the passenger side. Leave the vehicle away from traffic, climb behind the safety barrier, and keep passengers and pets with you.
- 3. Note your location. Check the nearest junction number and the marker posts on the hard shoulder — they show your exact position and direction.
- 4. Call Franks Recovery. Phone 087 446 7887 or WhatsApp us with your junction and direction — we dispatch straight away.
- 5. Never attempt repairs on a live motorway. Do not stand between your car and moving traffic or try roadside fixes in a running lane.
Counties along the M4
The M4 passes through these counties — open a county page for local town-by-town recovery coverage.
M4 recovery — frequently asked questions
Can you recover my car on the M4 near Maynooth?
Yes. Maynooth (J3), Leixlip (J2) and Kilcock (J4) are part of our M4 coverage. Call or WhatsApp with your junction and direction of travel.
How far west on the M4 do you cover?
Franks Recovery covers the M4 from Lucan through Kildare and Meath toward Kinnegad and Mullingar.
What should I do if I break down on the M4?
Move to the hard shoulder, put on hazard lights, exit on the passenger side behind the barrier, and call us with your nearest junction.
Broken down on the M4? Call now.
Franks Recovery dispatches 24/7 across the M4 and every junction on the route.