Two people have been killed and a boy is being treated for serious injuries after three separate crashes over the last 24 hours.

The man was treated at the scene before being airlifted to the Mater Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Schoolchildren are spreading the message about the importance of wearing seatbelts and being visible on roads at night, and some of the best campaigns were rewarded yesterday.

Traffic restrictions will be in place in Co Westmeath today, to facilitate the annual Motorcycle Road Races in Walderstown.