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Investigation into death of man outside Kerry hotel

The man was found unconscious outside the entrance to the Gleneagle Hotel
The man was found unconscious outside the entrance to the Gleneagle Hotel

Gardaí are investigating the "unexplained" death of a man in Killarney, Co Kerry last night.

A man in his 20s was found lying unconscious outside the entrance to the Gleneagle Hotel on the Muckross Road shortly after 11.30pm.

The man, who is believed to be from north Cork, was pronounced dead a short time later.

It is understood he had been a resident of the hotel. 

The body of the man has been removed to University Hospital Kerry for a post mortem examination.

Gardaí have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

In a statement, they said: "Gardaí are also appealing for any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the Muckross Road area between 11pm and 11.45pm to make this footage available to gardaí.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 6671160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station."