Gardai were called to the scene yesterday afternoon.
The body of the 40 year old was discovered at a house in Bishopstown.
Suzanne Byrne has this report for RedFM News:
'Gardaí were called to a residence at Curraheen Drive in Bishopstown shortly after 4pm where the body of the man had been discovered by family members. He was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. The man's body was removed to the mortuary at Cork University Hospital where a post mortem examination is expected to be carried out today. The scene was preserved for examination by local scenes of crime officers and both the office of the State Pathologist and local Coroner were notified. The results of a post mortem will determine the course of the Garda investigation.'