Menu
21/07/2010
Three Arrest Over Youtube Driving Video
Three men are being questioned by gardaí and two cars have been seized after a video posted on YouTube showed a group of young men from Nenagh, Co Tipperary, driving dangerously on a country road.
The video, clearly displays the registration plates of the cars along with the faces of the young men involved, who are each identified by nickname. The makers of the video also display an email address at the end of the video for viewers to contact them.
The Road Safety Authority described the footage as "shocking" and "reckless".
Meanwhile this morning, a 31-year-old man died following an early morning road accident in Co Laois.
The incident happened on the Mountmellick to Rosenallis Road between 4am and 5.30am. The man died when his car collided with a ditch.
The road is currently closed and diversions are in place locally.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or have any information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057- 8674100 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111.
(DW/GK)
The video, clearly displays the registration plates of the cars along with the faces of the young men involved, who are each identified by nickname. The makers of the video also display an email address at the end of the video for viewers to contact them.
The Road Safety Authority described the footage as "shocking" and "reckless".
Meanwhile this morning, a 31-year-old man died following an early morning road accident in Co Laois.
The incident happened on the Mountmellick to Rosenallis Road between 4am and 5.30am. The man died when his car collided with a ditch.
The road is currently closed and diversions are in place locally.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or have any information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057- 8674100 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111.
(DW/GK)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
18 January 2011
Angry Scenes As Two Face Murder Charges
A Limerick courthouse has been the scene of angry clashes between the families of two murder victims and two men charged with their killing. The two men appeared in court on charges arising from the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in Southill last week.
Angry Scenes As Two Face Murder Charges
A Limerick courthouse has been the scene of angry clashes between the families of two murder victims and two men charged with their killing. The two men appeared in court on charges arising from the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in Southill last week.
05 December 2016
Three Killed In Waterford Road Crash
Three men have died following a road traffic collision in Waterford. According to Gardaí, two cars collided on the N72 between the junctions with the N25 and the R672 at around 10am on Sunday, 04 December. It is understood six occupants of one of the cars were all taken to hospital by air.
Three Killed In Waterford Road Crash
Three men have died following a road traffic collision in Waterford. According to Gardaí, two cars collided on the N72 between the junctions with the N25 and the R672 at around 10am on Sunday, 04 December. It is understood six occupants of one of the cars were all taken to hospital by air.
19 January 2010
Lurgan Shooting Was 'Revenge' Attack
The police in the North are seeking help from the public as they probe a paramilitary-style shooting in the Kilwilkie area of Lurgan, Co Armagh last night.
Lurgan Shooting Was 'Revenge' Attack
The police in the North are seeking help from the public as they probe a paramilitary-style shooting in the Kilwilkie area of Lurgan, Co Armagh last night.
24 November 2008
Three Killed In Weekend Wreckages
Three people have been killed following a series of separate road accidents over the weekend. Gardai are investigating a fatal collision at Dowagh Cross, Claremorris in Co. Mayo. The collision occurred at 1.20 am on Sunday morning.
Three Killed In Weekend Wreckages
Three people have been killed following a series of separate road accidents over the weekend. Gardai are investigating a fatal collision at Dowagh Cross, Claremorris in Co. Mayo. The collision occurred at 1.20 am on Sunday morning.
21 February 2011
Four Men Dead In Separate Collisions
A total of four men have died in a spate of separate car collisions over the weekend. In the most recent incident, a motorcyclist collided with a pick-up truck towing a trailer, resulting in the death of the motorcyclist, a man in his late 20s. The collision which occurred at Cloghnadromin, Ballysimon, CoLimerick at approx 1.30pm on Sunday.
Four Men Dead In Separate Collisions
A total of four men have died in a spate of separate car collisions over the weekend. In the most recent incident, a motorcyclist collided with a pick-up truck towing a trailer, resulting in the death of the motorcyclist, a man in his late 20s. The collision which occurred at Cloghnadromin, Ballysimon, CoLimerick at approx 1.30pm on Sunday.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:A fine dry days weather with sunshine quite widespread, particularly from mid-morning. Temperatures best across southern districts. North to northwesy breezes occasionally freshening around the coasts. Maximum temperature 15 °C.Tonight:Most dry with good clear spells bringing a rural frost in the south for some. Cloudier around northern coasts where the odd light shower may develop. Northerly breezes persisting. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
