Autopsy completed on remains of Clare man who died violently 40 years ago

Patrick Nugent from Sixmilebridge was 23 on the night he died, having overseen an event at Bunratty Castle in honour of a local chef

A fresh appeal for information was made into the death of Patrick Nugent. Picture: PA

An autopsy on the remains of a man who died 40 years ago in unexplained circumstances has been completed, gardaí have confirmed.

Patrick Nugent, from Sixmilebridge in Co Clare, died after he was found lying on the ground in the early hours of February 12, 1984, at grounds near Bunratty Castle, where he worked as a catering manager.