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Case No. 12483Unexplained death (under investigation) · Co. Sligo · 6 Oct 2025

Garda investigation after man (80s) found dead on Church Lane, Enniscrone

A man in his 80s was found dead on Church Lane in Enniscrone, Co Sligo, shortly after 11pm on 6 October 2025. Gardaí have launched an investigation, a post-mortem is due, and witnesses are being sought.

  1. Reported7 Oct
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man's body was found on a road in the west of Sligo. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe body was found on Church Lane in the town of Enniscrone. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe body was discovered shortly after 11pm the night before the article was published. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationA post-mortem examination is due to take place. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have appealed for witnesses, particularly road users in the area between 10.00pm and 11.15pm. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Sligo Garda Station. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe man was pronounced dead a short time after gardaí and emergency services arrived. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Oct2025
    Reportedthejournal.ie, first report
    Garda investigation launched after man (80s) found dead on a road in Co Sligo last night

    First report of the incident. It gives the location, the time the body was found, the post-mortem and the witness appeal.

    victim, 80s, male