Man dies after attack at a cemetery during funeral in Co Kerry

A man was stabbed to death during a funeral in Tralee, County Kerry.

A fight broke out at the burial of a young lady from Killarney, where the victim was in his 40s.

The incident happened shortly before midday. The man was allegedly stabbed and was later pronounced dead at the scene.

A garda spokesperson has confirmed that the man died at the scene.

“Gardaí are currently attending the scene of a serious assault which occurred this morning at Rathass Cemetery, Tralee, Co. Kerry. “A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene. 

His body has been taken to University Hospital Kerry. The scene is currently preserved pending a full technical examination,” the spokesperson said. 

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