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Case No. 30188Other (death – under investigation) · Co. Donegal · 6 Sep 2021

Death under investigation after body found in Fanad, Co Donegal

Gardaí are investigating after a body was found at Ballywhoriskey in Fanad, northwest County Donegal, at about 10.20am on Monday 6 September 2021. The body was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital, where a post mortem examination is to take place. The reports do not name the person found, and no suspect is named. It is understood that foul play is not suspected at this time, and gardaí say their enquiries are continuing.

  1. Reported6 Sep
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  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí are investigating after the discovery of a body at Ballywhoriskey, Fanad, Co Donegal.
Where
  • The body was found in the Ballywhoriskey area of Fanad in northwest County Donegal, on a shore, with one report saying it was pulled from the water.
  • The body was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital.
When
The body was discovered at about 10.20am on Monday, 6 September 2021.
Investigation
  • A post mortem examination is to take place at Letterkenny University Hospital, in the coming days or at a later date.
  • Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body, and enquiries are continuing.
Cause
It is understood that foul play is not suspected at this time.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe body was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital (donegallive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe body was found in the Ballywhoriskey area of Fanad in the northwest of County Donegal. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe body was discovered at 10.20am on Monday at Ballywhoriskey (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe body was found on Monday, 6 September 2021. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA post mortem is to take place at Letterkenny University Hospital (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationA post mortem examination is to take place in the coming days. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationFoul play is not suspected at this time. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherFoul play is not suspected (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Sep2021
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, its first report
    Gardai investigate after body pulled from water in Co Donegal

    Initial report of a body found in the water at Ballywhoriskey, Fanad; Gardaí investigating; post mortem pending; foul play not suspected.

  2. 6 Sep2021
    Reporteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Garda investigation launched after body discovered on shore

    Adds the specific time of discovery (10.20am) and confirms Gardaí are investigating all circumstances with foul play not suspected.