Gardaí investigating after discovery of man’s body in Cork

The body was discovered in the Curraheen area of Bishopstown this evening. 

Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the discovery.

A garda investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man’s body in Cork City on New Year’s Day.

The man, 40s, was discovered in a house in Curraheen Drive in Bishopstown shortly after 4pm this evening by family members.

He was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the discovery.

The scene is currently preserved for examinations.

A post-mortem is expected tomorrow morning in Cork University Hospital which may cast more light on the cause of death and whether or not any suspicious circumstances surround it.

The State pathologist has been called in to carry out the post-mortem.

The results of a post mortem will determine the course of the Garda investigation.