Midleton community left 'deeply shocked' following sudden death 

The Midleton community has been left “deeply shocked” following the death of a man, believed to be in his 60s, in the East Cork town yesterday.

The man was found unresponsive in a duplex home in Bloomfield West by emergency services shortly after 4pm yesterday afternoon.

The man was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.

A woman in the same home was treated at the scene before being taken to Cork University Hospital (CUH) by ambulance.

An investigation is underway into the circumstances around the man’s death, although it is understood foul play was not suspected based on early indications.

Gardaí described the death as “unexplained”, telling The Echo that they are currently awaiting the results of a post mortem examination.

It is expected to be carried out today in Cork University Hospital and will determine the course of their investigation.

A garda spokesperson told The Echo: “Gardaí in Midleton have commenced an investigation following the discovery of a body in Co Cork on February 24.”

“Shortly after 4pm, gardaí responded to a report of an incident at a residential property in Broomfield West, Midleton, where an adult male (understood to be in his 60s) was found unresponsive.

“He was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later.

“An adult female was treated at the scene and transported by ambulance to Cork University Hospital.”

The spokesperson added: “The scene is preserved for forensic examination, the local coroner has been notified, and a post mortem examination by the State pathologist will be arranged.

“The man’s death is currently unexplained and the post mortem results will assist gardaí in determining the course of their investigations.”

A local TD and parish priest have said that the community is shocked by the news.

“In fairness to the emergency services and gardaí, they moved very swiftly to secure the scene,” Sinn Féin TD for Cork East Pat Buckley told The Echo. “I understand that there is an ongoing investigation. Our thoughts and prayers are with them all.” 

Monsignor Jim Killens, Midleton parish priest, told The Echo: “We’re all deeply shocked that such a tragedy could happen in this town. We offer our prayers and support to the family involved.”