Case No. 3340Death under investigation · Co. Wexford · 15 Apr 2026

Body of man in 60s discovered in house in Townparks, Wexford

The body of a man in his 60s was discovered in a house at Belvedere Grove, Townparks, Wexford Town, on 15 April 2026 after a concerned neighbour requested a welfare check. Gardaí are investigating all circumstances, with foul play not suspected at this time, and a post-mortem examination is to be carried out.

  1. Reported16 Apr
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatThe body of a man in his 60s was discovered in a house in Co Wexford. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA concerned neighbour raised the alarm and asked Gardaí to carry out a welfare check. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatOfficers, the ambulance, and the fire brigade attended the house. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe discovery was made at the Belvedere Grove housing estate in the Townparks area of Wexford Town. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe body was taken to University Hospital Waterford. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe discovery was made on Wednesday afternoon, 15 April 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA forensic examination was carried out at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating all circumstances of the discovery. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA post-mortem examination will take place in due course. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe coroner has been notified. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherFoul play is not suspected at this time. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThere are initial suspicions that the man had lain undiscovered for a significant amount of time. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Apr2026
    Gardai launch investigation after body of man discovered in house in Irish town

    Initial report of the discovery; Gardaí investigating, post-mortem pending, foul play not suspected at this stage.

    victim, 60s, male