Motorist caught doing 126km/hr in 50km zone in bank holiday roads blitz

A checkpoint during the Easter long weekend on the Chapelizod Road, Islandbridge, Dublin. Picture: IrishPhotoDesk.ie

There were three road deaths over the Easter bank holiday weekend, bringing the total number of people killed on Irish roads this year up to 58. 

This number was up by 16 people compared to this time last year.