A 33-year-old male received serious stab wounds and was removed by ambulance to University Hospital in Kerry where he was pronounced dead.
A 30-year-old man was arrested a short time later in connection with this investigation and is currently detained at Killarney Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 – Criminal Justice Act 1984.
A post mortem examination is scheduled to take place today and the local coroner has been notified.
The scene is currently preserved for a technical examination. The Garda Technical Bureau are attending the scene.
Gardaí wish to appeal to witnesses who may have been in the area at the time of the incident or have information to contact them at Caherciveen Garda Station on 066-9473600 , The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.