GARDAÍ have this evening confirmed that a second person has died following Monday afternoon’s fatal road collision in Cavan.
Former Donegal All-Ireland winner, James McHugh from Kilcar, was fatally injured in the collision. He was the driver of a car involved in the two vehicle collision.
His wife, Noreen, who was a passenger in the car, suffered serious injuries.
She was airlifted to Beaumont Hospital for treatment where Gardaí say she passed away this evening.
The collision occurred on the N3 at Drummallaght, between Virginia and Cavan, Co. Cavan, shortly before 2pm on Monday.
The collision involved a car and a van.
Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this collision or who was travelling on the N3 between Virginia and Cavan, particularly between 1pm and 2pm to come forward.
Gardaí are appealing to any motorists who may have dashcam or other camera footage of the area during this time to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bailieboro Garda Station on 042 969 4570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.