Elderly woman killed after being struck by car

An 81-year-old woman was fatally injured today when she was struck by a car in Co Cork.

An 81-year-old woman was fatally injured today when she was struck by a car in Co Cork.

The woman was walking on the road at Slip, Bantry shortly after midday when she was hit by the car.

Her body has been removed to the local hospital in Bantry.

Gardaí are investigating the incident.

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Meanwhile, Gardai in Cahir, CoTipperary have named the 71-year old woman who was fatally injured when she was struck by a lorry yesterday morning as Ms Marlene
Bailes from Kilcommon, Cahir.