Motorcyclists rode past a cemetery in Carlow on Friday as they followed the funeral of 17-year-old cyclist Alex McCarthy. The event took place after a fatal crash on the M9 motorway, which left the young rider critically injured. Witnesses reported that the group of riders passed gardaí, or police, without stopping, as they made their way to the burial site. The crash occurred earlier in the week, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Local authorities have not yet released details about the cause of the accident, but investigations are ongoing. The incident has sparked discussions about road safety and the risks faced by cyclists on major highways.