A motorcyclist has died in County Meath after his bike collided with a cow.
The incident happened on the Navan to Athboy Road at around 10.15pm last night.
The man (28) was pronounced dead at the scene.
His body has been removed to the mortuary at Navan Hospital, where a post mortem will take place.
The road is closed while gardaí conduct a forensic exam.
Local diversions are in place, and the road is expected to be closed until lunchtime.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone who was on the road between 10pm and 10.15pm last night to contact them at Navan Garda Station on 046-903-6100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111, or any Garda Station.