Gardaí Appeal for Witnesses Following Death of Man in Bandon

Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in his 70s who was found unresponsive on a road in the Kildarra area of Bandon early this morning.

The man was discovered shortly before 6:30am on Saturday, 19 July 2025, after Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the incident. Despite the swift response of emergency personnel, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Coroner has been notified and the deceased has been removed to the mortuary at Cork University Hospital. A post-mortem examination will be arranged, with the outcome determining the direction of the Garda investigation.

Investigating officers are particularly keen to speak with anyone who may have information about a male who was observed cycling on roads in the vicinity of Kildarra during the early hours of Saturday morning.

Gardaí are also appealing to road users who may have been travelling through the area at the time to check any camera footage they may have, including dash-cam recordings, and make it available to investigating officers.

The investigation remains ongoing as Gardaí work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the man's death.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on 023 885 2200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.