26 year old Darragh Sheehan from Doneraile in North Cork was found outside the Gleneagle Hotel on Muckross Road on Saturday night.
Emergency services arrived at the scene at around 11:40pm, however Darragh was pronounced dead a short time later.
A technical examination was carried out at the entrance of the hotel and Gardaí are awaiting the results of a post mortem, which will determine the course of their investigation.
Gardaí in Killarney are appealing for anyone with information to contact them on 064-667 11 60.
Meanwhile a criminal investigation is ongoing after a man died at CUH after being discovered unconscious at a house in Wilton in the early hours of Saturday morning.
28 year old Colm Casey from Macroom is reported to have lost consciousness after being caught in a headlock following a night out.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Togher Garda Station on 021-494 7120.
