Conor Murray's father suffers 'serious head injuries' in crash

Experienced cyclist in late 60s placed in an induced coma following collision involving truck

Gerry Murray, an experienced cyclist who has worked as a Tour de France official, was cycling on the N20 near Patrickswell when a truck collided with his bike. Picture: Brendan Gleeson

The father of Irish and Munster rugby star Conor Murray was being treated for “serious injuries” in Cork University Hospital today, after he was injured in a road traffic collision near his home in Co Limerick.

Gerry Murray, aged in his late 60s, an avid and experienced cyclist who has worked as an official motorbike marshal on the Tour de France, was cycling on the N20 near Patrickswell when a truck collided with his bike on Tuesday afternoon.