15/09/2017

Body Discovered In Ennis, Co Clare

An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body in County Clare earlier this morning, Friday 15 September.

According to reports, gardaí and ambulance paramedics responded to reports that a body had been found in a green area close to Gallows Hill and the Turnpike in Ennis just after 10am.

It is understood the body remains at the scene, which has been sealed to allow for a forensic examination.

Garda have said they have not yet identified the body, however they are treating the death as suspicious.

(MH)

Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

25 April 2014
Body Found In Co Donegal
Gardai have launched an investigation after a body was discovered in Bundoran, Co Donegal, this morning (25 April). The body, believed to be a man aged in his 60's or 70's, was found near the shore in the West End of the town. It is believed the body remains at the scene.
19 November 2010
Railway Museum Plan Runs Out Of Steam
A major tourism development that would have newly expanded an existing rail museum in West Clare has been rejected by An Bord Pleanála. The official body said that plans for the road and rail were turned down on road safety grounds.
11 August 2014
Investigation Launched After Body Found In Carlow
The body of a woman has been found in a house in Carlow. Gardaí say that the body of a 37-year-old woman was discovered at a house in the Craigcullen area of Carlow at about 21:45 on Sunday. The body remains at the scene to allow for a forensic examination. The identity of the woman has not yet been released.
22 February 2008
Body Found In Field Linked To Missing Father
Gardai fear a decomposed body found near disused farmland in Co Clare to be that of a missing father of three. The remains are believed to be that of Ivan Hyde, 31, from Ashe Avenue in Limerick who has been missing since 29 October, last year. A farmer found the body as he walked his dog along a wall in Ryaninch, Ballina at 4pm on Wednesday.
09 August 2007
Investigation Launched After Woman's Body Found
Gardai have launched an investigation following the discovery of a woman's body in a house in Dublin. The body of the 43-year-old was found in a house in Rathgar Road in Rathmines just before midnight on Wednesday. A forensic examination is being carried out and the body remains at the scene.