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Case No. 1509Fatal road traffic collision · Co. Mayo · 17 Jun 2025

Man in his 40s killed in single-vehicle motorcycle collision in Ballinrobe, Co Mayo

A man in his 40s died in a single-vehicle motorcycle collision on the R331 at Friarsquarter East, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, shortly after 7.40pm on Tuesday 17 June 2025. He was pronounced deceased at the scene and his body was conveyed to Mayo University Hospital. The Coroner has been informed and a post-mortem examination is to take place. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators examined the road, which has since reopened, and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from road users in the area between 7.30pm and 8.30pm that evening.

  1. Reported18 Jun
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man in his 40s died in a single-vehicle motorcycle collision.
Where
The collision occurred on the R331 at Friarsquarter East, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo.
When
The collision happened shortly after 7.40pm on Tuesday 17 June 2025.
Cause
The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Other details
The body was conveyed to Mayo University Hospital.
Investigation
  • The Coroner has been informed and a post-mortem examination will take place.
  • The road was preserved for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and has since reopened.
  • Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from road users in the area between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on Tuesday.
  • The public is asked to contact Claremorris Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man in his 40s died in a single-vehicle motorcycle collision in Mayo. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe collision occurred on the R331 at Friarsquarter East, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe collision happened shortly after 7.40pm on Tuesday. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe Coroner has been informed and a post-mortem examination will take place. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe road was preserved for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and has since reopened. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from road users in the area between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on Tuesday. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe public is asked to contact Claremorris Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe body was conveyed to Mayo University Hospital. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jun2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man, 40s, dies in horror crash as Gardai appeal for witnesses

    Initial report of fatal motorcycle collision; Gardaí appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage; post-mortem examination to take place.

    victim, 40s, male