Two people have died following road accidents in Co Kildare and Co Wicklow.
A 23-year-old motorist died in a road accident on the N11 in Co Wicklow. He was later named as Colin Gannon from Father Redmond Park in Arklow
Two cars were involved in the collision, which occured at approximately 8:30am at the Ballinameesda bends on the N11 between the Beehive and the Tap public houses.
The three passengers in the man's car were not injured.
The driver of the second car, who was the only person in the vehicle, has been admitted to St Vincents hospital with minor injuries.
Meanwhile, a woman in her late teens has died following a road accident in Co Kildare.
The accident happened at Two Mile House, on the Nass to Kilcullen Road at around 2pm. A Car and a Van were involved.
The male driver of the car, aged in his early twenties, was seriously injured.
Two male occupants of the van received minor injuries.
The road has been closed and is expected to remain closed for several hours. Diversions are in operation.
