Two died and 15 were seriously injured in 14 crashes during a Irish road safety campaign, with thousands of violations recorded.

An Garda Síochána's road safety campaign over Ireland's St Brigid’s Bank Holiday weekend (Jan 30–Feb 2, 2026) resulted in two deaths and 15 serious injuries from 14 collisions. Nearly 3,500 speeding violations were recorded, including extreme speeds like 190km/h on the N4 in Leitrim and 173km/h on the N18 in Limerick. Nearly 400 drivers were caught using mobile phones, 193 arrested for driving under the influence, and over 660 vehicles seized, half for lack of insurance. The 2026 road death toll reached 13, compared to 188 in 2025. Authorities urged drivers to avoid distractions, refrain from impaired driving, obey speed limits, and wear seatbelts.