The collision happened on Monday in Clifden

Gardai are appealing to the public for help. (stock image) (Image: Gardaí)

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after a car and bike collided in Clifden, Co Galway.

The incident happened yesterday afternoon, and gardai have appealed for witnesses. The cyclist, a man in his 80s, was rushed to University Hospital Galway

A garda spokesman said: “Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision that occurred on the R341 Ballyconneely Road in Clifden, Co Galway on Monday 21st September 2026.

“The collision – involving a car and a bicycle – occurred at approximately 2:40pm.The cyclist, a man in his 80s, was brought by ambulance to University Hospital Galway for treatment of serious injuries. He remains in a critical condition.

“No other injuries were reported at the time. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.

“Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling in the area of the R341 between Ballyconneely and Roundstone between 2:15pm and 3:00pm on Monday 21st September 2026, are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Clifden Garda Station on 095 22500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”

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