Galway crash victim fighting for life after serious incident

The cyclist, a man in his 80s, is fighting for his life after the crash on the R341 Ballyconneely Road in Clifden just before 3pm on Monday.

He was brought to hospital by ambulance where he remains critical with no other injuries reported from the incident.

The road has since reopened with gardai appealing for witnesses to come forward.

A garda spokesman said: “Gardaí are appealing 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 remains in a critical condition.”

He continued: “No other injuries were reported at the time. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.

“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.”