A man has died in a road crash near the Carlow-Kilkenny border.
The 83 year old was the sole occupant of a jeep which hit a pole at Coolcullen at around 7.30 last night.
His body has been removed to University Hospital in Waterford for a post-mortem examination.
The scene was preserved overnight and the road remains closed for a technical examination this morning.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses that were in the area between 7pm and 8pm last night (Sunday) to contact them in Castlecomer on 056 4440650