Cyclist badly hurt in Mayo crash
A MALE cyclist in his fifties is seriously ill in Mayo University Hospital following a road accident on the main Ballina to Killala road on Sunday.
The victim was cycling in the direction of Killala when he was involved in a collision with another car travelling in the same direction.
The impact occurred shortly before 5 p.m. opposite the entrance to Rathrooen Landfill site.
The cyclist was subsequently airlifted to Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them, at 096-25060.