The air ambulance attended the scene but the extent of any injuries are not yet known.

Figures for the first 6 months of 2023 show 7,458 breathalysers and 132 oral fluid tests completed across the two Garda divisions so far.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The issues was first raised a municipal district meeting two weeks ago.

Gardai have issued a warning.

Anyone with dashcam footage of the area on the day in question is also asked to contact Athlone Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800666111.

Retired Garda Sergeant Jim McDonald has put together the book marking 100 years of Gardaí in Longford, along side local historian Eamonn Brennan.

Garda Safe has been rolled out across the country in stages.