Man in his 20s dead after motorcycle crashes into pole in Co Cork

A man in his 20s has died after his motorcycle crashed into a pole in Co Cork.

Gardai said the single-vehicle collision happened off the R591 between Dunmanus and Barlycove in Goleen at around 11am on Wednesday.

The road, known locally as the Dunmanus Road and Coast Road to Barleycove, remains closed as forensic investigators examine the scene.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to the collision or any road users who were in the area at the time to contact them.

Investigations are ongoing.