Four people hospitalised following serious two-car crash in Kildare 

The collision occurred on the R406 at Barberstown, Straffan, at around 2.15pm on Saturday. 

The collision occurred on the R406 at Barberstown, Straffan, at around 2.15pm on Saturday. 

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 - 18:16
Irish Examiner reporter

Four people were taken to hospital following a two-car crash in Kildare on Saturday. 

The collision occurred on the R406 at Barberstown, Straffan, at around 2.15pm on Saturday. 

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