Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Tipperary
The incident happened at about 5.50pm on night on Castle Street in Cahir
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The incident, which gardai say involved a single car and a pedestrian, happened at around 5.50pm on Sunday night on Castle Street in Cahir.
The pedestrian, who was a man in his 70s, was taken to Cork University Hospital but later died.
A post-mortem examination is expected to be carried out.
The driver of the car was not hurt.
Castle Street in Cahir was closed on Monday morning to allow a forensic investigation to take place.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses.