Cyclist dies after Galway crash
The man in his 80s spent two days fighting for his life
A man has died in University Hospital Galway following a crash between a car and a bike.
The cyclist, a man in his 80s, was pronounced dead on Wednesday after spending two days fighting for his life after the crash on the R341 Ballyconneely Road in Clifden just before 3pm on Monday.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.
A garda spokesman told Galway Live: “Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision that occurred on the R341 Ballyconneely Road in Clifden, Co Galway on Monday 21st September 2026.
“The collision - involving a car and a bicycle - occurred at approximately 2:40pm. The cyclist, a man in his 80s, was brought by ambulance to University Hospital Galway for treatment of serious injuries. He was since pronounced deceased on Wednesday 23rd September 2026.
“Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling in the area of the R341 between Ballyconneely and Roundstone between 2:15pm and 3:00pm on Monday 21st September 2026, are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Clifden Garda Station on 095 22500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”