Gardaí investigating death of man in his 80s in Kerry

The State pathologist and local coroner were notified
Gardaí investigating death of man in his 80s in Kerry

By Cillian Sherlock, PA

An investigation has been launched after a man was found dead at a home in Co Kerry.

Gardaí were called to a residence in the Castlemaine area on Friday morning where the body of the man, aged in his 80s, was found.

He was pronounced dead at the scene and removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Kerry.

The State pathologist and local coroner were notified and the scene was preserved for technical examination.

The results of a postmortem examination will assist Gardai in determining the course of the investigation.

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