Man in his 20s dies in early morning horror crash as Gardaí appeal for witnesses

A man in his 20s has died following a single vehicle collision that occurred around 2.20am on Wednesday morning.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the fatal road traffic collision on the N72 near Calfmount, Barraduff, Co. Kerry, where the adult male driver (aged in his 20s) was pronounced deceased at the scene.

His body has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Kerry where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

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The coroner has been notified.

The road is currently closed pending examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Local diversions are in place. Motorists travelling between Rathmore and Killarney are asked to travel via Glenflesk.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed this collision to come forward.

Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the N72 near Calfmount, Barraduff, Co. Kerry on Wednesday 24th June 2026 between 1:45am and 2:20am are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on (064) 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.