Republic of Ireland
M7 Motorway (Dublin–Limerick) Recovery
The Dublin–Naas–Limerick route — high-volume commuter recovery.
The M7 is one of the busiest commuter motorways in Ireland, linking Dublin with Naas, Newbridge and Kildare before continuing to Limerick. Its heavy daily traffic and long high-speed sections make it a frequent breakdown and collision route. Franks Recovery covers the M7 from the Red Cow interchange through Kildare.
Where the M7 runs
From the N7 / M50 Red Cow interchange in Dublin, southwest through Naas, Newbridge and Kildare town toward Portlaoise and Limerick.
Key locations along the route
Rathcoole • Citywest • Naas • Newbridge • Kildare Town • Monasterevin
Common M7 incidents
- • Commuter-hour congestion around Naas and Newbridge increases collision risk.
- • Long high-speed sections see tyre blowouts and cooling-system breakdowns.
- • The M7/M9 split near Newbridge is a common incident and confusion point.
Recovery at every M7 junction
Broken down on the M7? 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 M7
- 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 M7
The M7 passes through these counties — open a county page for local town-by-town recovery coverage.
M7 recovery — frequently asked questions
Can you recover my car on the M7 near Naas?
Yes. Naas (J5/J6) and Newbridge (J9/J10) are central to our M7 coverage. Call or WhatsApp with your junction number and direction of travel.
How far along the M7 do you cover?
Franks Recovery covers the M7 from the Red Cow interchange through Kildare. For longer runs toward Portlaoise or Limerick, call us and we will arrange the recovery.
What should I do if I break down on the M7?
Move to the hard shoulder, switch on hazard lights, exit on the passenger side behind the barrier, and contact us with your nearest junction.
Broken down on the M7? Call now.
Franks Recovery dispatches 24/7 across the M7 and every junction on the route.