Motorcyclist killed near Kilcullen is named

The motorcyclist in his 40s who died early this morning on the road between Kilcullen and Milemill has been named as Clark Duffy, from Monaghan, writes Brian Byrne.

The incident happened around 1am, and there were diversions in place on the R413 until 1pm today while Garda Forensic Collision investigators did their work.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The Diary understands he was was visiting friends in Kilcullen.

The Google Map clip below shows the stretch of road where the fatality happened. Gardai are asking for anyone with information to contact them.