GARDA CSI TEAM ARRIVES IN OUGHTERARD

Date Published: 26-Sep-2011

A Garda crime scene investigation unit has arrived in Oughterard where a man’s body was found last evening.

Gardai are treating the death of the man, named locally as John Kenny, as suspicious.

His body remains at the scene to await the arrival of the State Pathologist.

Garda forensic experts will also carry out a detailed examination of the scene.

John Kenny, who was in his 50s, has one daughter and siblings who live in the local area.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have been in the pub over the weekend or who may have information to contact them.