A man (42) has died after he lost control of his motorcycle in Aughrim in Co Wicklow this morning.

Gardaí are investigating the single vehicle collision which occurred at Cronebeg just after midnight.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was removed to St. Columcille's Hospital in Loughlinstown.

A post mortem will take place.

The road is closed to facilitate an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to collision to contact Arklow garda station on 0402-26320, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line at 1800-666 -111 or any garda station.