Man dies at Love is a Stranger Festival in Cork

Michael Bolton

A man has died at a music festival in Cork.

The organisers of Love is a Stranger at Ballyvolane House say they're devastated, and their thoughts are with the attendee and his loved ones.

It is understood that the alarm was raised the man was found unresponsive in a tent on Sunday morning.

CPR was carried out, but he was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene.

In a statement, they added that they're assisting the emergency services in every way possible and, out of respect for those affected, today's closing concert has been cancelled.

"As a small team, we are absolutely devastated to learn of the death of a festival attendee at Love is a Stranger today. Our thoughts are with the individual's family, friends, and loved ones at this extremely difficult time.

"We are assisting An Garda Síochána and the emergency services in every way possible, and will not comment further while their inquiries are ongoing.

"Out of respect for those affected, today's closing concert has been cancelled.

"We would like to thank the emergency services, our crew, volunteers, attendees and hosts for their support and understanding.