Cyclist has surgical plate fitted in skull after falling during race

A man who was seriously injured during a cycle race on Saturday is facing a 12-week recovery period after he had a surgical plate fitted in his skull.

Martin Clancy, 49, from Kilmaley, Co Clare, a member of the Dolmen Cycling Club, sustained serious head injuries after he lost control of his bike during the An Post Tour de Burren cycle race on Saturday.

He was airlifted to Cork University Hospital following the accident at Ballyella near Fanore, and underwent surgery that evening.