2 men have died following separate collisions in Kilkenny and Tipperary this morning.
In Kilkenny, a man was killed following a three-vehicle collision between Thomastown and Inistioge at approximately 10:30 this morning.
The man, the lone occupant of the vehicle, suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead en-route to University Hospital Waterford.
The road remains closed this afternoon with diversions in place, and anyone with information is asked to contact Thomastown Garda Station.
Meanwhile in Tipperary, a 78-year old man was killed after the car he was driving left the road and struck a concrete pier in Gortnahoe near Thurles
He was treated at the scene but died a short time later. His remains have been removed to University Hospital Waterford.
The road has been closed for forensic investigations, and local traffic diversions are in place.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Thurles Garda Station.
