Gardai have issued an appeal after a cyclist was killed in Sligo overnight.
Shortly after 11.30pm the cyclist was found with serious injuries in a cycle lane at Pearse Road.
The man in his 50s was removed by ambulance to Sligo University Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
The local Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.
The scene is currently preserved for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and traffic diversions are in place.
Motorists approaching Sligo town on Pearse road are currently being diverted onto Cemetery Road.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are also appealing to road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) from the scene at Pearse Road, Sligo between 11:30pm and 12 midnight to make it available to them.
Anyone with information can contact Sligo Garda Station at 071 9157000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
