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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11015Unspecified (under investigation) · Co. Louth · 8 Feb 2026

Gardaí investigate after injured man found in Dundalk

At about 11pm on 8 February 2026, a man in his 50s was found with injuries at Ard Easmuinn in Dundalk, County Louth. He was taken by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, and gardaí said his injuries were understood to be non-life-threatening. The offence has not been stated, and no arrest or charge has been reported. The case was first reported on 14 February 2026, when gardaí were investigating the circumstances and appealing for witnesses to contact Dundalk Garda Station, and investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reported13 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
A man in his 50s was found with injuries.
Where
The man was found at Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk, County Louth.
When
The man was found at about 11pm on 8 February 2026.
Cause
Gardaí have not stated how the man was injured or what offence is being investigated.
Investigation
  • Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the injured man.
  • Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to contact Dundalk Garda Station.
  • Investigations are ongoing.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
Other details
  • The man was taken by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital for treatment.
  • Gardaí said the man's injuries were understood to be non-life-threatening.
  • The case was first reported on 14 February 2026.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe man was found with injuries at Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe man was found at about 11pm on 8 February 2026. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the injured man. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to contact Dundalk Garda Station. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe man was taken by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital for treatment. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherGardaí said the man's injuries were understood to be non-life-threatening. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Feb2026
    Reporteddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigate after injured man found in Dundalk

    First report of the incident. Gardaí are investigating the circumstances and appealing for witnesses or information; the offence is not stated.

    victim, 50s, male