Two men die in road accidents

Two men have died in separate road traffic accidents in Co Mayo and Co Monaghah.

Two men have died in separate road traffic accidents in Co Mayo and Co Monaghah.

Mr Barry Clarke (32), from Linklea Close, London, died when his car went off the road and into a field on the Claremorris to Hollymount road, Co Mayo, early yesterday. Four passengers, two men and two women, were treated at Castlebar General Hospital.

Mr Paul McCullagh (22), from Corcaghan, Co Monaghan, was killed when his car was in collision with another vehicle at Threemile house on the Monaghan to Newbliss Road on Wednesday night. The other driver was not seriously injured.

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