Doneraile locals shocked at 'needless and pointless' death of postman Barry Daly

The historic North Cork town of Doneraile has been plunged into mourning following the violent death of postman Barry Daly

Barry Daly: His death is expected to be upgraded to a murder investigation.

As a pall of grey gloom hung over Doneraile, gardaí spent Monday afternoon carrying out a detailed investigation into the death of local postman Barry Daly with the same vigour as a murder investigation.

The death probe was expected to be upgraded to a murder investigation later on Monday, following an autopsy by assistant State pathologist Dr Margot Bolster.