Advertisement
News

Man dies following crash outside Killarney overnight

Jun 24, 2026 08:10
By radiokerrynews
Share this article
Man dies following crash outside Killarney overnight
Pixabay

A man has died following a crash outside Killarney overnight.

The single vehicle collision occurred just after 2am on the N72 at Calfmount, near Barraduff.

A man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene.

Advertisement

His body has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Kerry where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

The coroner has been notified.

The road remains closed from Lissivigeen Roundabout to Barraduff for a technical examination.

Advertisement

An Garda Siochána say local diversions are in place via the R570 Barraduff to Glenflesk road.

Killarney Gardaí are appealing to road users who were travelling along the route between 1 and 3am, who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) to contact them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Advertisement

RadioKerry Newsletter

Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.

Processing your request...

You are subscribed now! please check your email to confirm your subscription.

Maine Street,
Tralee V92 AP2W,
Co. Kerry,
Ireland

Download RadioKerry App Today

Copyright © 2026 Raidio Ciarrai Teoranta. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus