A man has died following a two-car collision in Kilkenny yesterday evening.

The driver of one car, in his mid 70s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The second driver, in his early 30s, received minor injuries.

The man's body has been to the mortuary at University Hospital Waterford.

The scene is preserved and Garda Forensic Collision Investigators will conduct their investigations this morning.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information, particularly those who were travelling the N24 yesterday evening between 7:15p.m. and 7:30p.m, and are asked to contact them at Thomastown Garda station.