A teenager has died and four others have been injured after a crash in County Carlow.
This collision occurred near 'The Nine Stones' at Mount Leinster in Borris in Co. Carlow at around 5 o'clock this morning.
A 16 year old boy died, when the car he was driving struck a wall.
He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was taken to Waterford Hospital.
The four other occupants of the car, all in their teens, were also taken to hospital, with one believed to be in a serious condition.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses.
The road remains closed and local diversions are in place.