Two killed in road crashes

Gardaí in Ballina, Co Mayo are investigating a road traffic crash in which a motorcyclist was killed last night.The 39-year-old man suffered fatal injuries after his motorcycle hit a wall on the Shore Road, Killala, Co
Mayo.

He was taken to Castlebar General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Gardaí said no one else was involved in the incident.

The second crash took place in Celbridge, Co Kildare, at about 3am. A 43-year-old man was killed on the Clane Road, Celbridge, when his motorcycle crashed into a wall. A male pillion passenger was also injured in the crash.

Gardaí are seeking witnesses to both crashes.