The man in his 60s was rushed to hospital yesterday evening.
A cyclist in his 60s is in a critical condition in hospital this morning after being struck by a car in Laois.
The incident occurred on the Ballyfin Road in Portlaoise at about 6.40 yesterday evening.
The cyclist, a man in his 60s, sustained serious injuries during the collision, involving a car, yesterday.
He was taken to Beaumont Hospital where his condition is described as critical.
The road remains closed between Woodbrook and Palace Cross with local diversions in place, while Forensic Collision Investigators carry out a technical examination.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
They're also appealing to any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage, and were travelling in the area at the time to make this it available to them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Midlands Beautician Turned Tarmac Layer Sing Trades Praises
Laois Company Wishes Rose Of Tralee Luck For DWTS Final
Regional March For Gaza Taking Place In Offaly Tomorrow
Digital Career Skills Platform Launches For Midlands
Canadian Ambassador To Ireland Visits Offaly
Laois Council Moves To Acquire Derelict Building On Main Street
Offaly TD Demands Stronger Ticket Touting Laws As Six Nations Prices Hit €3k
Offaly Hotel Manager Highlights Lack Of HSE Staff To Register Marriages In County
Threshold Express Concern Over Excessive Short Term Lets
New Highly Skilled Midlands Jobs Announced
Wind Chill Expected To Bring Back Winter Feeling
Pieta House Expected To Close Midlands Services
Westmeath Hotel Applies For New Wellness Centre
Midlands MEP Demands Stronger Disability Access Laws
Tullamore Lions Club Named All Ireland Club Of The Year
€366k In Compensation Paid Last Year For Pothole Damage To Motorists
Offaly Councillor Expresses Concern On 'Nearest School' Rule For Online Admission
High Court Hears Moving Enoch Burke To Castlerea Prison Was 'Lawful'
IFA Welcome Plan To Dredge Parts Of River Shannon In Offaly
Regional Enforcement Authority To Prevent Illegal Peat Extraction Still Being Formed