Extra Gardaí On Clare Roads For National Slow Down Day

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Clare Gardaí will be out in force on the county’s roads over the next 24 hours as part of National Slow Down Day.

The safety campaign kicked in at 7 o’clock this morning and will run until the same time tomorrow.

Last year saw 157 people die on Irish roads which was the lowest number to date – but Gardaí say that is still 157 too many.

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Sergeant Tríona O’Rourke from Ennis Garda Station says it’s vital that they crack down on the number of incidents caused by speed: