Published: Sun 1 May 2022, 9:06 AM

Driver charged after turning from checkpoint

Gardaí are out in force over the May Bank Holiday weekend.

Published: Sun 1 May 2022, 9:06 AM

A driver has been charged after turning from a Garda checkpoint in Cavan this weekend.

The mandatory intoxicant checkpoint was being carried out in Cavan town this week.

Gardaí allege the driver reversed through traffic when they saw the checkpoint.

After giving chase. Gardaí discovered the driver was disqualified and a roadside breath test returned a fail reading.

They were arrested and charged. The car was also seized under Section 41 of the Road Traffic Act.

Published: Sun 1 May 2022, 9:06 AM

National Sports

He’s just different gravy – Luke Littler puts on masterclass to win Grand Slam

The 17-year-old lost the first two legs of the final but then reeled off 15 in a row before sealing a 16-3 victory.

National Entertainment

Veteran broadcaster rules out Match Of The Day role

Sports presenter Hazel Irvine, 59, advised aspiring broadcasters to ‘read, read, read, and write, write, write’ and pursue their dreams.

National Sports

Gatland ‘comfortable’ with ‘best decision for Welsh rugby’ as pressure mounts

Wales slumped to a record 11th successive Test match loss as Australia romped to a 52-20 victory in Cardiff.

National Sports

Heimir Hallgrimsson ‘lost for words’ after Ireland crumble at Wembley

A Nations League campaign that started with a 2-0 defeat to Lee Carsley’s side in Dublin ended in embarrassment.