Two killed on Westmeath road named

The two people who died in a two-car collision in Co Westmeath yesterday evening have been named.

The two people who died in a two-car collision in Co Westmeath yesterday evening have been named.

They are Mr Christopher Whittaker (22) from Mullingar and Ms Mary Heeran (17) from Garvagh, County Leitrim.

A 26-year-old Co Leitrim woman also injured in the collision is described by the Garda as being comfortable in hospital.

The collision occurred at around 6.30 p.m. on the N4 at Rathowen on the Mullingar/Longford road.

  • Join The Irish Times on WhatsApp and stay up to date

  • Sign up for push alerts to get the best breaking news, analysis and comment delivered directly to your phone

  • Listen to In The News podcast daily for a deep dive on the stories that matter