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Case No. 1013Fatal road traffic collision · Co. Carlow · 12 Sep 2025

Young cyclist killed in car and bicycle collision on N80 at Kilmeany, Co Carlow

A man in his 20s was killed in a collision between a bicycle and a car on the N80 in the Kilmeany area, Co Carlow, at approximately 11pm on Friday, 12 September 2025. The cyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene and no other injuries were reported. His body was transferred to the mortuary at Waterford University Hospital, where a post-mortem is to be conducted. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators examined the scene and Gardaí have appealed for dash-cam footage and witnesses. No arrest or charge has been reported as of the latest update.

  1. Reported13 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
A man in his 20s was killed in a collision between a bicycle and a car, and no other injuries were reported.
Where
  • The collision occurred on the N80 in the Kilmeany area, Co Carlow.
  • The body was transferred to the mortuary at Waterford University Hospital.
When
The collision occurred at approximately 11pm on Friday, 12 September 2025.
Investigation
  • A post-mortem is to be conducted at Waterford University Hospital.
  • Garda Forensic Collision Investigators conducted a full examination of the scene while the road between the Tinryland junction and the M9 was closed.
  • Gardaí appealed for dash-cam footage from road users travelling in the area between 10:45pm and 11:10pm on 12 September 2025 and for witnesses to contact Carlow Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe crash involved a bicycle and a car. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe cyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe deceased was a man aged in his 20s. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatNo other injuries were reported. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe collision took place on the N80 in the Kilmeany area, Co Carlow. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe body was transferred to the mortuary at Waterford University Hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe road between the Tinryland junction and the M9 was closed for examination. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe collision occurred at approximately 11pm on Friday, 12 September 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA post-mortem will be conducted at Waterford University Hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGarda Forensic Collision Investigators conducted a full examination of the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí appealed for dash-cam footage from road users travelling in the area between 10:45pm and 11:10pm on 12 September 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationWitnesses were asked to contact Carlow Garda Station on 059 9136620 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Sep2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Young cyclist killed in horror collision as Gardai close road

    Initial report of the fatal collision with witness and dash-cam appeal; road closed for forensic examination.

    victim, 20s, male