A 28-year-old man who died in unexplained circumstances in Wilton on the southside of Cork city over the weekend has been named locally as Colm Casey from Keel in Macroom.
A criminal investigation has been launched following the unexplained death of Mr Casey who was transferred to Cork University Hospital at 1.10am on Saturday.
Paramedics were called to the scene at Eagle Valley in Wilton and Mr Casey, who was unconscious, was rushed to hospital.
He was pronounced dead in hospital. Mr Casey, who was a past pupil of De La Salle College in Macroom, was in the company of several of his friends.
The scene in Eagle Valley in Wilton was forensically examined and a postmortem was carried out. The results were not released for operational reasons.
Gardai confirmed in a statement that the "criminal investigation in to this matter is ongoing."
Local priest in Macroom Father John Keane said that there were "no words" for the tragedy suffered by the Casey family.
"It is shocking. There are no words for it at all. In any circumstances it is not right for a family to bury a son or daughter. When I go to the family there is nothing I can say only be as compassionate as I can be. We will walk with them and support them."
Local Fine Gael Councillor Ted Lucey has extended his condolences to the Casey family on the tragic loss of Colm.
"I knew Colm through Macroom GAA. He was a nice footballer and quiet boy. I feel very sorry for his family and friends. He was a good footballer.
"He played quite a bit of underage football."
Macroom Fine Gael Councillor Michael Creed said it was "devastating" for the family and friends of a "a very nice young fella."
"It is devastating for his family and his lifelong friends. He (Colm) comes from a farming background in Keel in Macroom. It is just unbelievable news."
An incident room has been established in Togher Garda Station. Anyone with information is asked to contact gardai on 021 4947120.
