The motorcyclist, a man in his 40s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cavan Garda Station on 049 436 8800.

Ciera and Patrick Grimley, parents to three children and were travelling home from Patrick’s 40th birthday party

Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information in relation to the incident to come forward.

A cyclist in her 70s died following the collision with  a car at Tullyard close to Monaghan Town at twenty past 1 yesterday afternoon.

The passenger of the car - a man in his 20s - died from his injuries.

'Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward'