Gardaí investigating man's death in Farran, Co Cork

Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Farran, Co Cork in the early hours of this morning.

Gardaí from Macroom and emergency services were called to a house at 3.20am, where a man in his 30s was found unresponsive.

He was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

Gardaí have preserved the scene for forensic examination.

The Office of the State Pathologist and the local coroner have been notified of the man's death.

A post-mortem examination is due to take place later today at Cork University Hospital.

Gardaí say the results of the post-mortem will help determine the course of the investigation.