05/06/2015

Man Found Dead In Co Laois

An investigation has launched after a man was found dead at a house in County Laois.

According to reports, the 54-year-old was discovered at the bottom of the stairs of a house in Rathdowney at around 10.30pm.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and gardai are continuing to investigate.

(CD)

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