Ireland

Gardai investigating after body of man found in Cork home

Gardai said they were investigating ‘all the circumstances’ relating to the death.

The scene in Macroom was preserved for a forensic and technical examination
The scene in Macroom was preserved for a forensic and technical examination (Niall Carson/PA)

Gardai are investigating after a man aged in his 60s was found dead in a home in Co Cork.

The man’s body was discovered at a residence in Macroom at approximately 1pm on Tuesday.

Gardai said they were investigating “all the circumstances” relating to the death.

The state pathologist was notified and the results of a post-mortem examination would determine the course of the Garda investigation.

The scene was also preserved for a forensic and technical examination.

Any person with information is asked to contact gardai at any Garda station or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.