Three killed and thousands caught speeding over Easter weekend, gardaí say

More than 4,000 drivers were detected for speeding offences during the operation. Picture: Dan Linehan

Three people have died and more than 4,000 drivers have been detected for speeding across the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Gardaí launched an enhanced road policing operation from 7am last Thursday until 7am this Tuesday to clamp down on speeding motorists and driving under the influence of intoxicants.