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Case No. 0414Road traffic collision · Co. Galway · 15 Aug 2026

Man killed in single motorcycle crash on N83 at Carraghy, Co Galway

A man in his 30s was killed in a single motorcycle crash on the N83 Claregalway to Tuam road at Carraghy, Co Galway, at approximately 11.40pm on Friday, 15 August 2026. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was taken to University Hospital Galway for a post-mortem examination. Forensic Collision Investigators are examining the scene and the road remains closed with local diversions in place. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses who may have been travelling on the N83 between Claregalway and Tuam between 11:00pm and 11:40pm that night.

  1. Reported15 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A single motorcycle was involved in a fatal road traffic collision.
  • The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Where
The crash occurred in Carraghy, on the N83 Claregalway to Tuam road, Co Galway.
When
The crash occurred at approximately 11.40pm on Friday, 15 August 2026.
Investigation
  • The body was removed to University Hospital Galway for a post-mortem examination.
  • Forensic Collision Investigators are carrying out an examination at the scene.
  • Gardaí are appealing for witnesses who may have been travelling on the N83 between Claregalway and Tuam between 11:00pm and 11:40pm.
Other details
The road remains closed with local diversions in place.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe fatal collision involved a single motorcycle. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe crash occurred in Carraghy, on the N83 Claregalway to Tuam road, Co Galway. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe crash occurred at approximately 11.40pm on Friday, 15 August 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe body was removed to University Hospital Galway for a post-mortem examination. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationForensic Collision Investigators are carrying out an examination at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing to anyone who may have been travelling on the N83 between Claregalway and Tuam between 11:00pm and 11:40pm to come forward. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationWitnesses are asked to contact Oranmore Garda Station on 091 388 030 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe road remains closed with local diversions in place. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Aug2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man killed in tragic late-night crash as gardai shut busy road

    Initial report of fatal single motorcycle crash; Gardaí appealing for witnesses; road closed for forensic examination.

    victim, 30s, male