The road remained closed on Sunday morning for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, and local diversions are in place.

The incident happened shortly before 2pm on Saturday on the R458 at Bunnahow, north of Crusheen.

Joice Thomas died after an accident occurred on the R628 Conna Road on Friday evening

The woman was sprayed with an accelerant and set on fire at a property in the Oak Downs area on November 25th, suffering burn injuries.

Her body has been removed to University Hospital Limerick where a post-mortem will take place.

A woman in her 70s is in critical condition after a late-night crash in Co Kerry. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.

The headless body of the stag, which was part of the deer herd at Newbridge Demesne, Donabate, was found on Thursday morning.