Offaly Gardai detect 'excessive speed' in Birr on National Slow Down Day

Offaly Gardai have detected a excessive speed from two cars in Birr on National Slow Down Day, Wednesday, February 26.

The dectections were made outside of Killeen National School, a 60km/hr zone.

One car was spotted travelling at 99km/hr, more than 1.5 times the speed limit, while another was spotted going 83km/hr on the same road.

The Gardai made a plea to locals to slow down, drive responsibly, and protect our communities, noting that "speeding in areas where children are present puts lives at risk".