Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a man in his 30's on Steelstown Lane in Rathcoole at approximately 2.50am this morning.
The scene has been preserved for a technical examination and the services of the State Pathologist has been requested.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses who may have been in the area of Steelstown lane last night or early this morning, or anyone who can assist with this investigation to contact Clondalkin Garda Station.