Two people have tragically died in a light aircraft crash in the early hours of Friday morning.
Two men, one in his 70s and a second in his 50s, were pronounced dead after the horror crash.
It is understood that the plane came down at Belan, Moone, Athy, Co Kildare.
The Air Accident Investigation Unit has confirmed to the Irish Mirror that an investigation has been launched.
A spokesman said: "The Air Accident Investigation Unit is responding to a light aircraft crash near Moone, Co Kildare."
A Garda spokesman said: "Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a light aircraft crash that occurred at Belan, Moone, Athy, Co. Kildare yesterday evening, Thursday 13th June, 2019.
"A search was carried out by Gardaí and with the assistance of Irish Coast Guard helicopter rescue 116 the aircraft was located this morning Friday, 14th June, 2019 at 4.30a.m.
"Two men (70 years & late 50s) were fatally injured in the crash and their bodies have been removed to the mortuary in Naas General Hospital.
"The Air Accident Investigation unit are currently at scene and the Irish Aviation Authority have been notified."
