Cyclist killed in Co Laois road accident

A cyclist was killed when he was struck by a car at Castletown, Co Laois this afternoon.

A cyclist was killed when he was struck by a car at Castletown, Co Laois this afternoon.

The accident happened at 2.10 p.m.  The man, who was local and in his 40s, died at the scene. His name has not yet been released.

Gardai are investigating the incident.