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06/05/2016
Man's Body Found At Cork Golf Course
The body of a man has been found at a golf club in Co Cork.
It is understood ground staff at the Lee Valley Golf Club found the body in a man-made lake at the course's 12th hole.
Emergency services attended the scene.
The course was later closed as a mark of respect.
It is thought the man, who was a member of the club, was in his mid to late 60s and had been golfing on his own.
Gardaí are awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination, but have said they are currently treating the death as a tragic accident.
(JP/LM)
It is understood ground staff at the Lee Valley Golf Club found the body in a man-made lake at the course's 12th hole.
Emergency services attended the scene.
The course was later closed as a mark of respect.
It is thought the man, who was a member of the club, was in his mid to late 60s and had been golfing on his own.
Gardaí are awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination, but have said they are currently treating the death as a tragic accident.
(JP/LM)
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