Cyclist in his 50s pronounced dead following horror collision as Gardaí appeal for witnesses

A man in his 50s has died following a horror collision involving a car and a bicycle in co Mayo on Wednesday night.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the fatal road traffic incident that occurred outside Ballinrobe on the N84 at Carrowkeel, Co Mayo on Wednesday July 8, 2026.

Shortly after 9pm, Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of a collision involving a vehicle and a bicycle.

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One of the individuals, a male in his mid 50s, sustained serious injuries, and was transported to University College Hospital, Galway where he was later pronounced deceased.

The scene remains preserved for forensic examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and the road is currently closed with local diversions in place.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact them. Road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) from the N84 at Carrowkeel, Co Mayo around the time of the collision are also asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Claremorris Garda Station on 094 9372080, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.