By Darragh Leen,Irishexaminer.com
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She was pronounced dead at the scene, and her body was taken to University Hospital Galway for an autopsy.
No other injuries were reported.
The road has since been reopened following an examination by garda forensics.
Any road users with camera footage who were travelling in the area between 8.30pm and 9pm on Monday are asked to make it available to gardaÃ.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Galway Garda Station on (091) 538000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
Investigations are ongoing.
