Carlow Gardaí detected driver travelling at speed of 187km/h over Bank Holiday weekend

Carlow Roads Policing Unit detected drivers travelling at speeds of 187km/h and 171km/h over the Bank Holiday weekend. 

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Gardaí said: "No excuses for speeds like this. Nine people lost their lives on roads so far this October...let’s not add to this tragic number. Drivers slow down and arrive alive."