Motorcylist, 40s, dies in Kilkenny crash as five others hospitalised

The road is currently closed to allow for a forensic investigation with local diversions in place.

A man in his early 40s has died in a crash in Kilkenny this Saturday.

Gardaí are currently at the scene of the fatal road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a car that occurred on the R712 in the townland of Blanch Field Park in Clifden, Co Kilkenny at approximately 4.50pm.