Motorists caught speeding in Ballyshannon

Gardaí have confirmed that while conducting speed checkpoints in Ballyshannon, two motorists were detected exceeding the speed limit.

One driver was travelling at 85km/h on the R267 at Portnason while a second was observed travelling at a speed of 145km/h on the N15 at Coolcholly.

Gardaí have previously warned that they will be out in force in Donegal and elsewhere this Bank Holiday weekend.

Checkpoints are planned for a number of locations across the region over the next few days, with Gardaí set to clampdown on various offences.

Gardaí are reminding all road users to slow down and help save lives.