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Body of man (40s) discovered in house near Gorey, Co Wexford

Gardaí investigating after body found on Sunday at residence in Clonattin

A Garda road closure close to the scene near Aclint Bridge in Ardee, Co Louth, after three women were killed and two men seriously injured in a road accident involving three cars. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Friday July 21, 2017. Gardai said one woman, aged 39, was driving one of the cars, and the two other women, aged 69 and 37, were passengers. See PA story ACCIDENT Deaths Ireland. Photo credit should read: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
Gardaí say they are investigating all the circumstances around the body's discovery. Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
Sarah Burns
Mon Jul 22 2024 - 09:31

Gardaí are investigating after the body of a man in his 40s was discovered in Gorey, Co Wexford on Sunday.

The man’s body was found shortly before midday at a residence in the Clonattin area. Gardaí said they are investigating “all the circumstances” surrounding the discovery.

The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a postmortem examination will take place in due course, the results of which will determine the course of the Garda investigation.

The scene remains preserved for technical examination.

Sarah Burns

Sarah Burns

Sarah Burns is a reporter for The Irish Times