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Case No. 2241Death (under investigation) · Co. Kildare · 24 Feb 2025

Body of man in his 60s found in Grand Canal at Alasty, Co Kildare

The body of a man in his 60s was found in the Grand Canal at Alasty, Co Kildare, on 24 February 2025. Gardaí have launched an investigation into all circumstances, and the body was taken to Naas General Hospital for a post-mortem examination.

  1. Reported25 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe body of a man in his 60s was found in the water in the Grand Canal at Alasty, Co Kildare. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe body was taken to Naas General Hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe body was found on Monday, 24 February 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA post-mortem examination is to take place. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating all the circumstances of the discovery. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Feb2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai launch investigation after body of man, 60s, found in canal

    Initial report of the body's discovery and the launch of a Garda investigation; no cause of death or identity established.

    victim, 60s, male