The road has since reopened following this morning's incident.

Emergency services attended the scene shortly after 10am this morning.

He was the fourth person to die on Irish roads over the course of the weekend. 

Emergency services are at the scene.

Motorists using the route are being advised to exercise caution in the area today.

Gardai and emergency services are currently at the scene.

'Our emergency workers can find themselves in dangerous and threatening circumstances'