A Scot has died after he was knocked down by a car while on holiday in Ireland.

The 26-year-old, named locally as Sean Heraghty from Glasgow, was hit by a car in County Donegal in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

The Gardai said the pedestrian was struck by the vehicle at Sandhill near the seaside town of Dunfanaghy at around 4.15am.

He was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.

The Gardai said the road was closed to allow an investigation to take place.

It is understood Mr Heraghty had been on holiday with his family at the time.