In Co Laois, a pedestrian aged in his 70s was struck by a car, while a man in his 30s died following a single vehicle road crash in Co Monaghan. The incident involving the pedestrian happened at approximately 7pm yesterday evening on Main Street in Abbeyleix, Co Laois. Gardaí and emergency services arrived at the scene of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Wednesday evening. Meanwhile, a motorist in his 30s has died following a single vehicle road crash in Co Monaghan. Anyone with information is asked to contact Monaghan Garda Station on (047) 77200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Source: Irish Independent January 29, 2026 11:53 UTC