Gardaí have begun an investigation into the death of a man whose body was found in Macroom, Co Cork.
The man, who has not been formally identified, was found dead at about 9.30am.
His body remains at the scene, which is being preserved for forensic examination.
Gardaí said in a statement that a postmortem examination will be arranged, the results of which will assist in determining the course of their investigation.
Investigations are ongoing.