Gardaí seek witnesses after Clifden cyclist crash
Policymakers urge the public to provide crucial evidence after an elderly man suffered life-threatening injuries in a local accident. The investigation focuses on the R341 corridor between Clifden and Roundstone, where critical footage may exist.
A desperate appeal has been launched by An Garda Síochána following a harrowing collision on the R341 Ballyconneely Road in Clifden, County Galway. The incident occurred on Monday, 21 September 2026, at approximately 2:40 pm, involving a car and a bicycle in a moment that left the community in shock.
The cyclist, an elderly man in his eighties, was rushed to University Hospital Galway suffering from serious injuries. His condition remains critical, creating a tense atmosphere as medical teams work to stabilise him. Authorities have confirmed that no other individuals were injured in the accident, but the severity of the cyclist’s condition underscores the danger of the rural roadway.
Investigators are urgently requesting any dash-cam or mobile phone footage captured between 2:15 pm and 3:00 pm on that day. Members of the public are urged to contact Clifden Garda Station on 095 22500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any local station to assist in this critical inquiry.