Man’s body ‘possibly’ in house for 7 months

Kevin O’Neill The body of an 85-year-old man which was discovered at his home in Cork on Friday may have been undiscovered for seven months.

The body of an 85-year-old man which was discovered at his home in Cork on Friday may have been undiscovered for seven months.

Ritchie Scanlan’s body was discovered at his home in Madden’s Buildings in Blackpool on the northside of Cork City at 12pm on Friday. A neighbour called to the property and contacted gardaí after making the discovery.