Gardai in Killarney are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and a cyclist on the N22 at Scart, Farranfore at approximately 11.15am this morning.

A male cyclist in his 30s was fatally injured when he was involved in a collision with a car.

He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body removed to Kerry General Hospital. The driver and passenger of the car were not injured.

The road was closed for a time to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators but has since reopened.

Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064-6671160, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.