Elderly cyclist killed in Kerry road accident named

The cyclist who died in a road accident in Co Kerry last night has been named.

Declan Lowney, 68, of Knockeendubh, Tralee Road, Killarney was cycling in the direction of Killarney when he was hit by a mini-bus near Kilcummin Cross at around 9.45pm.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gardaí in Killarney are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them.