A cyclist who was found dead on the side of the road in Kerry earlier this week died of natural causes, it is understood.
The male cyclist, who has been named as Stephen Justie, was in his 50s and was discovered unresponsive on the roadside in Ardywanig, Co Kerry on Tuesday.
He was found shortly after 10:30am and was later pronounced dead at the scene.
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Justie was originally from Northern Ireland but had been living in the area for decades and was well known to locals, Radio Kerry reports.
A post mortem on his body was carried out, with the results being kept private for operational reasons.
It is understood he died of natural causes, after it was initially reported to be "unexplained circumstances".
Gardai are still appealing to road users who were travelling in the area between 10am and 10.40am and who may have dash-cam footage or witnessed the incident to come forward to them.
A statement released at the time from a Garda spokesperson said: "Shortly after 10:30am a male cyclist (50s) was found unresponsive on the roadside at Ardywanig, Milltown near Castlemaine.
“Gardaí and Emergency Services were alerted and attended at the scene. The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
"His body has since been moved to the mortuary at University Hospital Kerry. The local Coroner has been notified.
"The road was closed for a time to allow for a technical examination by Forensic Collision Investigators but has since reopened.
"Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
"Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling between 10am and 10:40am on any local routes around Ardywanig, Milltown, are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
“This road is a minor road from the junction off the main Castlemaine to Firies Road (R561) at Rushen on towards Ardywanig."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tralee Garda Station (066) 710 2300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
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