The crash took place on the M1 northbound near Drogheda. Picture: file photographA woman and man, who were both in their 80s, have died following separate crashes earlier this month. The man, a pedestrian, was hospitalised after being hit be a vehicle in Ennis, Co Clare, on the afternoon of December 8th. The woman died after a motorway collision involving five vehicles on the M1 near Drogheda, Co Louth, last Friday. Those with information are asked to contact Ashbourne Garda Station at 01 8010600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Source: The Irish Times December 23, 2025 16:46 UTC