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.