Post-mortem due on body of man found in Tipperary

Gardaí in Tipperary have requested the State Pathologist after the body of a man was discovered in a house in Ballycrana, Kilross on Wednesday morning. Picture: Irish Examiner

Gardaí in Tipperary have requested the State Pathologist after the body of a man was discovered in a house in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

There are indications that the man may have been the victim of some sort of assault, but officers are awaiting the result of a post mortem for confirmation.

The body was found in a house in Ballycrana, Kilross, which is near the border with Limerick.

Gardaí are trying to establish if there was a social gathering in the house on St Stephen’s night and, if so, who was in attendance.

They are also conducting inquiries into the deceased, with early reports that he may be a foreign national.

Gardaí in Tipperary have requested the State Pathologist after the body of a man was discovered in a house in Ballycrana, Kilross on Wednesday morning. Picture: Irish Examiner

The area has been sealed off pending the arrival of the Garda Technical Bureau and the State Pathologist.

A preliminary post mortem will be conducted at the scene before the body is removed to hospital for a full examination.

A Garda statement said: “Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body of a man in County Tipperary.

“The man was discovered deceased at a residence in Ballycrana, Kilross, shortly after 4am on Wednesday 27 December 2023. The body remains at the scene.” 

It said: “The office of the State Pathologist have been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged, the results of which will determine the course of the Garda investigation.

“The scene remains preserved at this time for a forensic and technical examination.” 

Kilross, Co Tipperary,

It issued a general appeal to the public: “Any person with any information that can assist Gardaí with this investigation are asked to contact Tipperary town Garda station on 062 80670, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”

The house, set in a rural location, is around 10km south west of Tipperary town.