A woman aged in her 20s has died following hit-and-run incident in Co Limerick.

The incident took place at the entrance to a private property in Rathkeale at around 12.15pm on Saturday.

The woman, a pedestrian, was taken to University Hospital Limerick, where she later died.

Gardai said a silver Ford Transit van failed to remain at the scene and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage, including dash-cam footage, and were in the area between 11.30am and 1pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardai.