Five people die in weekend road crashes

Five men have died in accidents on the Republic's roads this weekend.

Five men have died in accidents on the Republic's roads this weekend.

Yesterday evening, two men in their 20s were killed in a collision between a motorbike and a bicycle in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim.

Earlier yesterday, two men, also in their 20s, were found dead in their overturned car at Meencarrgagh, Ballbofey, Co Donegal.

The car was discovered at 10.30 a.m., but it is understood the incident happened some time earlier.

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Two women injured in the incident were taken to Letterkenny General Hospital for treatment.

Early yesterday morning a motorcyclist (24) was killed in a single vehicle collision in Co Wexford.

Gardaí believe the man was fatally injured in the accident at Carrickbyrne near the main New Ross/Wexford road, which occurred during the night.