Man dies after falling while trying to gain access to hotel

A 28-year-old man fell to his death while apparently trying to gain entry to a Sligo hotel early today.

It is understood that the man, a native of Oldcastle Co Meath, had been a guest at the Sligo City Hotel on Quay Street.

The man is understood to have suffered serious head injuries after he fell from a height of about 5 metres.

He was taken to Sligo Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead at around 2.30am.

A woman, who was with him a the time, is understood to have sustained an ankle injury in the incident, but her injuries are not thought to be serious.

It is believed that the man was trying to gain access to the first floor of the hotel at the time of his fall.

Gardaí are investigating the incident.

A spokesman said Gardai were satisfied the death was not suspicious and described it as “a tragic, freak accident”.

The Sligo City Hotel is located beside City Hall close to the centre of the town.