MORE THAN1,000 drivers were detected for speeding over the Easter bank holiday weekend.

That's according to figures released by An Garda Síochána, who conducted an extensive roads policing operation from Thursday April 2nd until the morning of Tuesday April 7th.

The operation aimed to ensure road safety during the bank holiday weekend.

During this period, there were three fatalities on Irish roads, and five serious injury collisions.

In excess of 175 drivers were detected for intoxicated driving and over 4,000 drivers were detected for speeding during the operation.

Notable speeds detected over the operation included:

• 103km/h in a 50km/h zone on the Malahide Road, Donnycarney, Dublin 3
• 138 km/h in a 50km/hr zone on Cashel Road, Cahir, Tipperary
• 98km/h in a 60km/h zone on the North Road, Drogheda, Louth
• 102 km/h in a 60km/h zone on the Stillorgan Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
• 38km/h in a 80km/h zone on N60, Manulla, Mayo.
• 102km/h in a 80km/h zone on R148, Kilmurry, Enfield, Meath.
• 147 km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N11, Newcastle, Co. Wicklow
• 141 km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N22 Killaha, Killarney, Co. Kerry

More than 290 people were caught using mobile phones while driving, while over 95 road users were found to be without seatbelts.

An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to all road users to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to slow down and to always choose a speed that is appropriate to the driving conditions, to wear your seatbelt and keep your eyes always on the road.

Drivers should continue to give driving their full attention, slow down and take extra care.