Cyclist dies after early morning collision in Co Waterford

A cyclist has died following a collision involving a car in Co Waterford.

The man, who was in his 40s, was fatally injured in an incident at Kilcop on the Dunmore Road at about 7am on Sunday.

He is believed to be the 15th cyclist to be killed on the State’s roads this year.

He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been taken to University Hospital Waterford.

Sinn Fein’s US arm raises €86,000 but spent nothing on party in North

---

Taoiseach questions reported 30% cut to funds for some roads

---

As election recedes, Department of Justice placed under scrutiny

---

Varadkar says Fitzgerald could not get a fair hearing

---

Gardaí are investigating the incident and the stretch where the collision happened was closed off pending the arrival of a forensic team

Anybody who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on (051) 305300, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.