Case No. 6326Unexplained death (under investigation) · Co. Monaghan · 13 Mar 2024

Garda investigation launched after man's body found in ditch in Monaghan town

The body of a man, believed to be in his 20s, was found in a ditch on the outskirts of Monaghan town on the morning of 13 March 2024. Gardaí have launched an investigation into his death, and the body appeared to have an injury.

  1. Reported13 Mar
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
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Key facts

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  • whatThe body of a man was found in a ditch on the outskirts of Monaghan town. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe body was found at Dunsinare, Monaghan Town. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenGardaí were alerted to the body at about 7.50am on Wednesday 13 March 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have launched an investigation into the death of a man in Co Monaghan. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe state pathologist's office and officers from the National Technical Bureau were called in. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe scene has been preserved for technical examination. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA post-mortem examination will be carried out and will determine the course of the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe body appeared to have an injury. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Mar2024
    Garda probe launched after body of man found in ditch in Monaghan

    Reports a separate unexplained death of a man found in a ditch on the outskirts of Monaghan town, not the woman found in the Ulster Canal in existing case 6279.

    victim, 20s, male