Man dies in suspected hit and run near Clonmore village

Gardai are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 60s died in a suspected hit and run at Clonmore Village, Co.Tipperary in the early hours of this morning.

Shortly after 1am, Gardaí were alerted to reports of a man who had been located on the side of the R433 road.

News of the incident has shocked local people in the small rural community located near Templemore and Roscrea.