A man in his 20s has been killed in a road collision in Co Kilkenny.
It happened on the N78 at Clashduff at around 11am this morning.
The man’s motorcycle was involved in a collision with a truck and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
His body was removed to St Luke's General Hospital where a post mortem is due to be carried out.
Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses to contact them at Kilkenny Garda Station on (056) 777 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 180 666 111 or any Garda Station.
The road remains closed and diversions are in place.