Gardaí investigate death of man (61) in Co Clare

Postmortem due on body found at Ballynacally this morning

Gardaí are investigating the death of a man whose body was discovered in Co Clare today.

The body of the man (61)was found at Ballynacally, Co Clare at about 9.45am, a Garda spokesman said.

It was removed from the scene and taken to Limerick Regional Hospital. A postmortem is due to take place later today.

Gardaí have preserved the scene and contacted the State Pathologist’s office about the death.

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They are appealing for witnesses or anyone who was in the area between midnight and 9.45am today to contact them at Kilrush on 065 9080550 or the the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 .

Genevieve Carbery

Genevieve Carbery

Genevieve Carbery is Deputy Head of Audience at The Irish Times