RIP: Two cyclists dead following separate road crashes on Irish roads in less than 24 hours

Gardai have launched an investigation after a cyclist died following an early-morning road crash in Dublin.

The 19-year-old, who died in hospital, is the second cyclist to die on Irish roads in less than 24 hours.

Gardaí in Lucan say the fatal incident, involving a van and a cyclist, happened at around 7.30am this Wednesday.

"Gardaí were alerted after a cyclist was struck by a van at the junction of Griffeen Avenue, R136 and Balgaddy Road. The cyclist, a 19-year-old male, received treatment at the scene before being transported by ambulance to Tallaght Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. No other injuries were reported," said a spokesperson.

Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are currently examining the scene and local traffic diversions are in place. The local coroner has been notified and arrangements will be made for a post-mortem examination.

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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward and any road users who may have relevant camera footage and who were traveling in the area around the time are asked to make this footage available.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lucan garda station in Dublin at (01) 666 7300, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

Separately, an investigation is continuing after an elderly cyclist was killed in a road crash on a busy tourist route in County Kerry.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following that incident which happened on the R569 road at Church Grounds, Kilgarvan, on  Tuesday afternoon.

The cyclist, a man in his 80s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gardai in Killarney are investigating.