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Motorcyclist in his 50's dies in North Cork crash

Kellie Murphy
Kellie Murphy

08:51 23 Jun 2025


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Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a crash in North Cork over the weekend.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was found unresponsive on the R515 at Coolnagour on Saturday morning.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gardaí want to speak with road-users who were travelling in the area between 1pm and 6pm on Saturday, especially anyone with camera footage.

In a statement to RedFM News, Gardaí said:

"Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal single-vehicle road traffic collision near Milford, Co. Cork yesterday, Saturday 21st June, 2025.

Gardaí were alerted to a motorcyclist found unresponsive this morning on the R515 at Coolnagour between Milford and Dromcolliher, Co. Limerick.

The motorcyclist, a male in his 50s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

The road is currently closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 1:00pm and 6:00pm on Saturday 21st June 2025 are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022 31450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."


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