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Gardai don't suspect foul play in death of cyclist in Castlerea

Sep 15, 2024 19:40 By Eoghan Murphy
Gardai don't suspect foul play in death of cyclist in Castlerea
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They're satisfied no other vehicle was involved, as the only damage to his bike was minor damage to the handlebars, likely due to a fall. 

Gardai do not suspect foul play in relation to the death of a cyclist in Castlerea.

The man in his 50s was found dead at around 2am today at Cloonchambers.

It's understood he's a Dublin man who visited Castlerea a lot, as he bought a holiday home in Cloonchambers.

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His body was taken to Roscommon University Hospital, and a post mortem examination will take place in due course.

This will determine the course of the investigation.

However, it's understood gardai do not believe his death was suspicious.

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They're satisfied no other vehicle was involved, as the only damage to his bike was minor damage to the handlebars, likely due to a fall.

They believe he may have suffered a medical event and then fell off the bike.

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