Locals angry at 'boy racers' in Curragh Plains

Photos have been sent to KildareNow of anti social behaviour by 'boy racers' in the Curragh area.

Evidence of 'doughnuts' - caused by a car spinning around in a circle - was seen near Ballysax.

The anti social behaviour is believed to have taken place on Saturday night or early Sunday morning.

Locals said 'doughnut rings' can be seen in at least two locations where there are wide stretches of road.

A study by Mayo County Council said that the damage caused by tyre marks on roads by manoeuvres such as 'doughnuts'  can cost hundreds of euro.

Last year, two men who were caught doing 'doughnuts' in their cars in Co Kerry following a garda investigation were ordered to pay €3,500 each.

The men, aged 21 and 25, were identified after footage of the incidents emerged on Facebook.

Last month local politicians called on Kildare Co Council to clamp down on boy racers using a Naas car park.

Local authority officials were asked to examine CCTV footage of the Friary Road (Hedermans) car park to help identify “boy racers” using their vehicles for anti-social behaviour.

Local residents were concerned that these incidents will ultimately lead to serious accidents.

One local person claimed young drivers were racing, skidding, honking horns, flashing lights and blaring loud music at night time.