Man dies in suspected west Cork accident

  Investigations are underway following the discovery of a man's body in the water in Castletownbere. The man, who was in his late 50s, was found near Dinish Pier just after 2.00pm this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene but he was pronounced dead a short time later. His body has been transferred to Cork University Hospital for a post mortem examination. It's believed at this stage that he fell into the water in a tragic accident.

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