Four women killed in separate road accidents over the weekend

Four women lost their lives in road accidents across Ireland

A woman in her 70s was tragically killed following a collision between a tractor and a bicycle. The incident occurred at Toonagh, Tulla, Co. Clare on Saturday, May 24th.

The cyclist, a woman in her 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Gardaí are urging witnesses to come forward following the tragic accident. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station on (065) 684 8100.

Witnesses can also call the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

A woman in her 60s sadly passed away following a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian. The incident occurred on the Dublin Road (R135), Ashbourne, Co. Meath, on Saturday, May 24th.

Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of the collision, which occurred at approximately 7.10 pm.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on (01) 801 0600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigation launched after a woman in her 20s dies in Wexford

A woman in her late 20s was also killed in a road accident in Co. Wexford on Saturday, May 24th.

Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of the collision involving a car and a pedestrian, which occurred on the R702 at approximately 3 pm.   

The pedestrian, aged in her late 20s, was removed from the scene in a serious condition to Wexford General Hospital, where she later passed away.   

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Enniscorthy Garda Station on (053) 9233534.

Witnesses can also call the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.   

Investigations are ongoing following the tragic accident.

A woman in her 80s was killed in another road accident between Omagh and Newtownstewart in Co. Tyrone, on Saturday, May 24th.

She has been named as 82-year-old Bernadette ‘Bernie’ Cranley, 82, from Lifford, Co. Donegal.

65 people have lost their lives on Ireland's roads so far this year.