Kerry towns ‘plagued’ by boy racers

SOME residents of Kerry towns “plagued” by boy racers have had to buy ear sealants and headache tablets to shut out the late night noise, it was claimed yesterday.

Following complaints from members of the public and councillors, gardaí have also pledged to enforce the Road Traffic Act and to use whatever legislation is available to them to crack down on the young drivers.

Fresh tyre marks, in the shape of loops and figures of eight, can be seen regularly on some national primary roads, including the Castleisland/Abbeyfeale road and the Ballyvourney/Killarney road, while car parks and industrial estates are said to be like magnets for the drivers.