Over the St Brigid's Bank Holiday weekend, four fatalities were recorded on Irish roads as An Garda Síochána carried out extensive policing operations from January 30 to February 3. Nearly 200 drivers were arrested for intoxicated driving, while more than 2,200 speeding offences were detected, including extreme cases where vehicles were caught exceeding speed limits by over 80 km/h. The increase in violations occurred despite a decrease in road usage attributed to Storm Éowyn, prompting Gardaí to urge sensible driving and planning ahead for safe transport alternatives after social events.
During the St Brigid's Bank Holiday weekend, An Garda Síochána emphasized road safety, conducting multiple checkpoints and arresting numerous individuals for intoxicated driving.
Despite the reduced number of road users due to Storm Éowyn, over 2,200 speeding offences were reported, highlighting persistent reckless driving trends.
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