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Marita Moloney

Body of man, 30, discovered on popular walkway in Killarney, Co Kerry as gardai seal off area

A section of a popular walking route in Co Kerry has been cordoned off by gardai after a man's body was discovered.

Gardai and emergency services responded to an "incident" at Fossa in Killarney, Co Kerry early on Thursday morning.

A man in his 30s was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Local reports say that a cyclist heading to work just after 7am made the discovery and raised the alarm.

The walkway is popular with walkers and cyclists and is located near the Golden Nugget Pub and the well-known Europe Hotel, the Kerryman reports.

Part of the route has been sealed off while a technical exam is conducted and a post-mortem will take place in due course.

The man's body was discovered around this area of the Fossa walkway.(stock image) (Google Maps)

It is understood that gardai are not treating the man's death as suspicious.

A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardai and emergency services attended an incident at Fossa in Killarney Co Kerry this morning, Thursday, 3rd February 2022.

"A man, aged in his 30s, was later pronounced deceased at the location.

"The scene is currently preserved and a technical examination is taking place. A post-mortem has been arranged and will take place in due course."

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