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Kilkenny

Man in his 40s killed in motorcycle crash this morning

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

A MAN IN his 40s has died after a motorcycle crash in Kilkenny this morning.

The single vehicle crash happened at around 9.15am at Ballymack, Cuffesgrange.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road at the scene is closed pending an examination of the area by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 7775000.

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