Six more die on roads over weekend

THE number of people killed on Irish roads is almost 50 more than this time last year after a weekend which claimed six more lives.

Six more die on roads over weekend

The fatalities mounted despite increased garda presence on the roads in an effort to deter motorists from speeding or drink-driving during the busy approach to Christmas next weekend.

The latest victim was a 30-year-old Limerick man killed in a two-car crash near Galbally on Saturday night. It is understood the man, who was from the area, had only recently married.

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