File prepared for DPP over YouTube sulky race

Ten people have been question in connection with a dangerous sulky race on the main Cork to Mallow road last month and a file is now being prepared for the DPP, gardaí have said.

The race - which involved up to 60 Travellers - made headlines after it was captured on video and posted on video-sharing site YouTube. It has since been removed.

It caused widespread shock as oncoming vehicles were forced into the hard shoulder to avoid a crash.

A garda car was also filmed trying to stop the race but those involved refused to pull over.

A man was arrested at the scene and gardaiíhave questioned up to ten people.

Speaking to the Irish Examiner, Superintendent Con Cadogan confirmed that a file is being prepared on the matter and gardaí will recommend that those questioned be prosecuted for a range of offences including dangerous driving, endangerment and animal cruelty.

He also confirmed that a number of others will be questioned over the coming days.