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Ian Mangan

Gardai investigating 'unexplained death' of man outside hotel in Killarney, Co. Kerry

Gardai are investigating all circumstances following the unexplained death of a man in Co. Kerry on Saturday night.

The man aged in his 20s, was found by gardai unconscious outside a premises on the Muckross Road in Killarney at around 11.40pm last night.

He was pronounced dead a short time later.

The scene is currently being preserved for technical examination.

A post mortem will be carried out at a later date which will determine the exact cause of the man's death.

Gardaí arrived at the scene, on the Muckross Road, at approximately 11.40 last night (© Eye Focus LTD)

A garda spokesman said: "Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the unexplained death of a man that occurred on Saturday, 29th August, 2020, outside a premises on the Muckross Road in Killarney, County Kerry.

"Gardaí arrived at the scene at approximately 11:40pm on Saturday, 29th August, 2020, and observed an unconscious male lying outside the entrance.

"The man, aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead a short time later.

"The body remains at the scene. A post mortem will be conducted at a later date and this will determine the course of the investigation.

"The scene is currently preserved for technical examination. Investigations are ongoing."

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