A man in his 40s has died following a collision involving a car and a motorcycle in Co Monaghan.
The incident took place on the on the R190 at Lisnalong, around 10km from Ballybay, at around 1.20pm this afternoon.
The motorcyclist, a man aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
His body has since been taken to Cavan General Hospital and a local coroner has been notified.
Arrangements will be made for a post-mortem examination to be carried out.
The R190 between Ballybay and Cootehill remains closed to allow for the scene to be examined by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
Local traffic diversions are in place.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision to come forward.
They particularly want to speak to any road users who may have relevant camera footage, including dash-cam, and were traveling in the area between 1pm and 1.30pm this afternoon.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Castleblayney Garda Station on 042 974 7900, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
It comes after a man in his 20s died from the injuries he sustained in a collision on an e-scooter in Finglas yesterday evening.
