Police Warn Motorists To Adhere To Reduced Speed Limit Near Mannifest

Saturday, 7 August 2010 01:00

It's day two of Mannifest.

Thousands of people are expected to descend on Glen Lough camp site this weekend for one of the biggest music festivals ever held on the Island.

8 stages will see a mix of bands and DJ's from on and Off Island.

Due to the increase in traffic in that area police have put a 30mph speed limit in place along the Ballahutchin.

There were reports yesterday of drivers ignoring that. Police are in the area enforcing the temporary speed limit and are urging motorists not to drive dangerously.

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