The three men had been refused bail at Virginia District Court earlier this month, but sought to have that decision overturned by bringing an application to the High Court in Dublin.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has renewed its appeal for care and vigilance on the roads after nine road deaths over the Christmas period.

FOUR people died and three others were injured in a series of road accidents in one eight-hour period over the weekend.

A 20-year-old man has been killed in a single vehicle crash in Co Cavan.