A boy has been hospitalised with serious injuries after being struck by a car while cycling in Co Offaly.
The nine-year-old boy was rushed Crumlin Children's Hospital after the collision on Sunday afternoon.
He was later transferred to Temple Street Hospital where he remains in a serious condition.
Gardai are investigating the incident which happened on a minor road at Heathfield, Pollagh.
A spokesman said: "Gardaí at Tullamore are investigating the circumstances of a serious collision involving a cyclist and motorist in Co Offaly.
"The collision occurred at approximately 2pm when a boy aged nine years was struck by a car while cycling on a minor road at Heathfield, Pollagh (Pullagh).
"He was treated at the scene and airlifted to Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin. He has since been transferred to Temple Street Hospital where his condition is understood to be serious. The driver of the car was not injured.
"The scene has been examined by Garda Forensic Collison Investigators and enquires are ongoing."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
