The Gardai in Louth and Meath have appealed to motorists not to drink or drug drive over the St Patrick’s Day Festival period.
They will be carrying out extensive roadblocks and checkpoints in the region every day until Wednesday, March 18 and have also urged drivers to slow down.
A total of 32 people have lost their lives on Irish roads so far this year causing severe heartbreak for the families affected.
In a statement, the Gardai said: We’re all for a bit of craic agus ceol over the St Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday weekend, but we urge you to take care on the roads. Plan ahead and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
” We will be conducting a dedicated Roads Policing Operation until 7am on Wednesday, 18 March, targeting drink and drug driving as well as other dangerous behaviours.
This year to date, 32 people have tragically lost their lives in fatal road traffic collisions in Ireland. Lets make the Bank Holiday weekend one to remember for the right reasons.
Residents on the Newfoundwell – Termonfeckin road in Drogheda are extremely concerned about cars speeding on the route in recent months.
The Council has been asked to impose a 30 kph an hour speed limit from Newtown Cross into the town to stop the menace.
There are now five entrances to house estates in the area including the new developments at Beaulieu Village and Beaulieu Banks.
Only last Thursday eye witnesses complained of an unidentified young male driver who almost caused a serious collision while overtaking at high speed.
