Court dates for eight arrested over night-time car rallies in Clare

Eight people are due to appear in court later this month in connection with unofficial motoring events in county Clare.

Eight people are due to appear in court later this month in connection with unofficial motoring events in county Clare.

A woman and seven men were detained at a number of locations around the county yesterday morning.

The drivers of modified cars were targeted as part of an intelligence-led operation.

It follows an event at the Corkscrew Hill in Ballyvaughan on the night of March 7 last, which was attended by 70 vehicles.

All eight were charged by gardaí in connection with the incident and released on bail.

They will appear before Ennis District on April 23.

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