Two teenagers have sadly died following car crash outside Glenflesk in Co Kerry.
It is believed that the crash happened overnight but the wreckage was only discovered by a passing motorist at midday today. It is understood that 17 year Anthony Battles, and 16 year old Dillon McCarthy, died instantly when their car hit a ditch on the N22 on the Killarney side of Glenflesk village.
Gardaí closed the road off for a short period of time this afternoon as a forensic examination was carried out at the scene but it now has been confirmed that the road has re-opened.
Gardai also say that the bodies of the two young men have been removed to Kerry General Hospital in Tralee where post-mortem examinations are to be carried out either tonight or early tomorrow morning.
Gardaí at Killarney are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact them on 064-6671160, the confidential line 1-800-666-111 or at any station.