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Case No. 2872Death (cause under investigation, treated as tragic accident) · Co. Sligo · 23 Nov 2024

Gardaí investigating death of man in his 20s in Sligo

A man in his 20s was found dead at a private residence on Farmhill Road, Sligo, shortly after 8am on Saturday 23 November 2024. His body was taken to the mortuary at Sligo University Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Gardaí launched an investigation into all the circumstances of the death. The incident is being treated as a tragic accident with no foul play suspected. The results of the post-mortem will determine the course of the investigation.

  1. Reported24 Nov
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The body of a man in his 20s was discovered at a private residence.
Where
The body was found on Farmhill Road, Sligo.
When
The body was discovered shortly after 8am on Saturday 23 November 2024.
Investigation
  • The body was removed to the mortuary at Sligo University Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
  • Gardaí in Sligo are investigating all the circumstances of the death.
  • The results of the post-mortem examination will determine the course of the investigation.
Other details
The incident is being treated as a tragic accident with no foul play suspected.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe body of a man in his 20s was discovered at a private residence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA young man in his 20s was found dead. (extra.ie)
  • whereThe body was found on Farmhill Road, Sligo. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe man was found dead in a house in Sligo. (extra.ie)
  • whenThe body was discovered shortly after 8am on Saturday 23 November 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe body was removed to the mortuary at Sligo University Hospital for a post-mortem examination. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA post-mortem examination will take place and its results will determine the course of the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí in Sligo are investigating all the circumstances. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí launched an investigation. (extra.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Nov2024
    Reportedextra.ie, first report
    Garda investigation launched after young man (20s) found dead in Sligo house

    Only the headline is usable; the article body contains template code and no other details.

    victim, 20s, male
  2. 24 Nov2024
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Garda investigation launched following discovery of man's body

    Initial Garda statement confirming discovery of body, post-mortem to follow, incident treated as tragic accident with no foul play suspected.

    victim, 20s, male