Man found dead lying in ditch in Co Clare

Gardaí in Co Clare are investigating the discovery of man's body in Bridgetown this morning.

Gardaí in Co Clare are investigating the discovery of man's body in Bridgetown this morning.

The man, believed to be in his late forties, was found lying in a ditch by a passer-by.

The scene has been preserved and the State Pathologist is due to arrive later this evening. A Garda spokesman said foul play is not suspected at this time.

The man's identity has not yet been released; ireland.comunderstands the man may have died of hypothermia overnight.

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