Three men were killed in road traffic accidents yesterday. Mr Sean Curran, from Donaghmore, Rathdowey, Co Laois, died after his car struck a wall at Cuddagh Cross, Mountrath, Co Laois, at around 10.15 a.m..

In Dublin Mr Joseph Jones, from Drumneath Drive, Mulhuddart, was killed when his van collided with a truck on Church Road, Mulhuddart, at 8 a.m. The truck driver had minor injuries.

A 44 year old refuse collector died from head injuries after falling under a lorry at St Matthew's Park in Ballymahon, Co Longford, at around 7 a.m. Gardai have not yet named him.