A man in his 30s was killed this afternoon when his motorbike was involved in a crash with a car.
The crash happened at about 1.45pm on the R618 near Dripsey in Co Cork.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The two occupants of the car were uninjured.
The stretch of road is currently closed pending completion of an examination by Garda forensic collision investigators and local diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Ballincollig Garda Station on 021-4214680, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.