Motorcyclist killed in Limerick crash

A man has died following a crash near Bruff in Co Limerick yesterday evening.

The motorcyclist, who was in his 40s, collided with a wall at Kilballyowen on the Bruff to Knockainey Road at about 5.10pm.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene and his remains were removed to the Mid Western Hospital in Limerick.

The road was closed last night for a Garda forensic examination of the scene.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Bruff Garda station on (061) 382940, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.