Issue Date: 03/09/2026
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision that occurred on the R280 Kinlough to Manorhamilton road at Glenade in the townland of Gubinea on Tuesday 18th August 2026.
Gardaí and emergency services responded to a report of a two-car collision that occurred at around 2:45pm.
The passenger in one of the cars (a man in his 80s) was brought by ambulance to Sligo University Hospital. He has since passed away. The driver and only other occupant of that car, a female aged in her 80s, was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
No other injuries were reported.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
Road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling on the R280 Kinlough to Manorhamilton road at Glenade in the townland of Gubinea on Tuesday 18th August 2026 between 2:15pm and 3:00pm are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Manorhamilton Garda Station on 071 9820620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
