President Michael D Higgins led tributes to Garda Kevin Flatley, who died after being hit by a motorbike at a speed checkpoint.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them

Funeral arrangements have been announced for a Mayo teenager who lost his life following a motorbike accident earlier this week. Kacper Swierkowski, aged 18, of Knockaphunta Park, Castlebar, Co.

Liability was admitted, and the case was before the court for assessment of damages only.