Gardaí investigating after man found dead in Cork

Gardaí are treating as suspicious the discovery of the body of a 61-year-old man at a house in Macroom, Co Cork at lunchtime today. 

Gardaí and the emergency services attended at a house in Annville in Barrett’s Place in the town shortly after 1pm. 

The scene has been sealed off for a forensic and technical examination. The man was found with visible injuries to his head.

His body will be removed to Cork University Hospital for a postmortem which will determine the course of the investigation. 

Door to door enquiries are underway. Gardaí will also examine CCTV footage from the area.

It is understood the man is originally from Clonakilty in Co Cork but had been residing in Macroom for many years. This is the second tragedy to impact on the family of the deceased in recent years.

An incident room will be set up at Macroom Garda Station. The dead man was living in sheltered housing in the town.

A statement from An Garda Síochána said: "Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances following the discovery of a man’s body at a residence in Macroom, Co.Cork at approximately 1pm this afternoon, Tuesday, 6th February 2024.

"The body of the man (60s) remains at the scene and the office of the State Pathologist have been notified.

"A post-mortem examination will be arranged, the results of which will determine the course of the Garda investigation.

"The scene is currently preserved for a forensic and technical examination.

"Any person with any information that can assist Gardaí with this investigation are asked to contact Macroom Garda station on 026 20590, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."