Baby John's body was found on White Strand just outside Cahersiveen almost 39 years ago.

The two Gardaí are recovering at home following the incident.

Two people who were in the other car involved were taken to Drogheda and Cavan Hospitals for treatment.

A post mortem examination is expected to take place today.

Twenty people have died on Irish roads this year.

People are asked to 'light up' for their own safety.

Irish soldier Patrick Kelly and Garda Gary Sheehan were shot dead by the Provisional IRA while defending our State.

A man in his 30s, believed to be the driver of the car, was killed, while four other people were injured.