An Garda Síochána conducted an extensive Roads Policing Operation, that was in place from 7am on Thursday, 2nd April 2026 until 7am this morning Tuesday 7th April, 2026, to ensure road safety during the bank holiday weekend. During this period, there were three fatalities on our roads, and five serious injury collisions. In excess of 175 drivers were detected for intoxicated driving and in excess of 4,000 drivers were detected for speeding during the operation. Notable speeds detected over the operation included: • 103km/h in a 50km/h zone on the Malahide Road, Donnycarney, Dublin 3 • 138 km/h in a 50km/hr zone on Cashel Road, Cahir, Tipperary • 98km/h in a 60km/h zone on the North Road, Drogheda, Louth. • 102 km/h in a 60km/h zone on the Stillorgan Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin • 138km/h in a 80km/h zone on N60, Manulla, Mayo. • 102km/h in a 80km/h zone on R148, Kilmurry, Enfield, Meath. • 147 km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N11, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow • 141 km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N22 Killaha, Killarney, Co. Kerry Fixed Charge Notices issued for other road offences during this period included: • Using mobile phones – in excess of 290 • No seatbelts – over 95 An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to all road users to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to slow down and to always choose a speed that is appropriate to the driving conditions, to wear your seatbelt and keep your eyes always on the road. Drivers should continue to give driving their full attention, slow down and take extra care. Ref: PR26629/2026. | 