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A man (28) who died in unexplained circumstances in Wilton on the south side of Cork City over the weekend has been named locally as Colm Casey de Keel in Macroom.
Gardaí has launched a criminal investigation following the inexplicable death of Mr Casey, who was transferred to Cork University Hospital at 1.10am on Saturday.
Paramedics were called to the scene at Eagle Valley in Wilton and Mr. Casey, who was unconscious, was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Mr. Casey, an alumnus of De La Salle College in Macroom, was in the company of several of his friends.
The scene was examined by a coroner and an autopsy was performed. The results were not released for operational reasons.
Local priest in Macroom, Father John Keane, said there are “no words” for the “shocking” tragedy suffered by the Casey family.
Fine Gael local councilman Ted Lucey has expressed his condolences to the Casey family.
“I met Colm through Macroom GAA. He was a good footballer and a calm boy. I am very sorry for your family and friends. He was a good footballer ”.
Macroom Fine Gael Councilor Michael Creed said it was “devastating” for the family and friends of a “very nice young man.”
An incident room has been established at Togher Garda station. Anyone with information should contact gardaí at 021-4947120.
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