Two drivers face court prosecutions after failing roadside breath tests in south Tipperary

Two motorists are facing court prosecutions after failing roadside breath tests in Clonmel and in the Carrick-on-Suir area on Sunday.

A man, aged in his early 20s, was arrested in Clonmel town on suspicion of driving while under the influence of an intoxicant.

A Clonmel Garda Station spokesperson said he has been charged and released on bail to appear before a district court sitting in January.

Meanwhile, a male driver, aged in his 40s, was arrested after failing a roadside breath test in the Carrick-on-Suir area the same day.

He was charged after failing to provide a breath/blood or urine sample to gardaí and appeared before Dungarvan District Court on Monday.