Cyclist killed in Kerry collision

Gardaí have named the cyclist who died in a road traffic collision near Killarney, Co Kerry, last night.

Gardaí have named the cyclist who died in a road traffic collision near Killarney, Co Kerry, last night.

Shane Courtney (19) of Faha, Killarney, was struck by a car on the L103 at Fossa, a village on the outskirts of Killarney, at approximately 9.15pm.

The road was closed for some time as a forensic collision investigation was carried out.

Traffic diversions were also implemented by local gardaí.

Any witnesses to the incident are asked to contact Killarney Garda station on 064 6671160.

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