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A man who tragically died in Cork over the weekend is believed to have fallen unconscious during a ‘horseplay’ with friends after a night out.
Colm Casey, 28, described as “popular” and “a lovely boy” who is said to enjoy wrestling, was playing with friends in the backyard of a home in Eagle Valley, Wilton.
When he fell unconscious, a friend allegedly administered CPR before paramedics arrived. He was rushed to nearby Cork University Hospital at 1.10am on Saturday, but was pronounced dead at the hospital.
A criminal investigation was launched after the unexplained death.
The scene at Eagle Valley in Wilton was forensically examined and an autopsy was conducted. The results were not released for operational reasons. Mr. Casey’s body was to be returned to his family’s home in Keel, Macroom.
His death notice on rip.ie said Casey’s funeral will be held in private, in accordance with current government guidelines on public gatherings.
Messages flooded the site today as mourners, one of whom described Mr. Casey as “the nicest guy you could ever meet,” shared their condolences with his family.
He was an alumnus of De La Salle College in Macroom and is believed to have worked for a customer service company in Cork City.
The local priest in Macroom, Father John Keane, said there were “no words” for the tragedy suffered by the Casey family.
“It is shocking. There are no words for that. In any circumstance it is not okay for a family to bury a son or daughter. When I go with the family there is nothing I can say, just be as compassionate as I can be. We will walk. with them and we will support them. “
Fine Gael local councilman Ted Lucey expressed his condolences to the Casey family on the tragic loss of Colm.
“I met Colm through Macroom GAA. He was a good footballer and a quiet boy. I feel very sorry for his family and friends. He was a good footballer. He played a lot of youth soccer.”
An incident room has been established at Togher Garda station. Anyone with information should contact gardaí on 021 4947120.
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