Ireland Gardaí probe suspicious death of James Bolger, 52, in Cookstown, Tallaght
James Bolger, 52, was found dead at an apartment in Cookstown, Tallaght, Dublin, on 27 March 2026. A postmortem examination was inconclusive, a woman in her 50s was arrested at the scene and released without charge, and Gardaí are continuing their investigation while awaiting further tests.
- Reported27 Mar
5 reports - Arrested28 Mar
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports45 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man was found unresponsive at a residence in Cookstown, Dublin 24. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe man was pronounced dead at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his 50s was found dead at an apartment complex in Cookstown, Dublin 24, on Friday afternoon, 27 March 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA woman in her 50s was arrested as part of the investigation. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe body of a man in his 50s was found. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA woman in her 50s was arrested in connection with the discovery of a man's body (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe man whose body was found was in his 50s (dublinlive.ie)
- whatThe deceased man has been named locally as James Bolger, aged 52. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatJames Bolger, 52, was discovered dead at an apartment in Cookstown, Tallaght, South Co Dublin, on Friday 27 March 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe body was found in the Cookstown area of Tallaght, Dublin 24. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe area in question is between Tallaght University Hospital and Katharine Tynan Road. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe body was found at an apartment complex in the Cookstown area of Dublin 24 (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe appeal covers the junction of Second Avenue and Cookstown Way, Cookstown, Dublin 24 (dublinlive.ie)
- whereHis body was found in a residence at an apartment complex in the Cookstown area. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe man was found at around 1.10pm on Friday 27 March 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe body was found on Friday afternoon, 27 March 2026. (irishtimes.com, dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe appeal time window is between 10:00pm on Thursday 26 March 2026 and 1:30pm on Friday 27 March 2026 (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe scene was preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA postmortem examination is due to take place. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are investigating all circumstances around the discovery. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe postmortem examination of the deceased man has concluded, with results not released for operational reasons. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA woman in her 50s arrested in connection with the investigation is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in the Dublin area. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are seeking camera footage including dashcam recordings from the junction of Second Avenue and Cookstown Way, Cookstown, Dublin 24, between 10:00pm on 26 March and 1:30pm on 27 March 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Tallaght Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe woman is detained at a Garda station in the Dublin area under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe postmortem examination on the deceased man has concluded. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe postmortem results are not being released for operational reasons. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí appealed for witnesses with camera footage, including dashcam recordings. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationPeople travelling near the junction of Second Avenue and Cookstown Way, Cookstown, Dublin 24 between 10pm on 26 March and 1.30pm on 27 March are asked to provide footage. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe woman was detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationThe woman has been released without charge (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationA file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions (dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage including dashcam recordings (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationPeople can contact Tallaght Garda Station on (01) 666 6000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationA woman in her 50s arrested in connection with the investigation has been released without charge. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA post-mortem examination of the deceased man has been completed. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe preliminary post-mortem results are not being released for operational reasons. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage including dashcam recordings from the junction of Second Avenue and Cookstown Way, Dublin 24, between 10pm on 26 March and 1:30pm on 27 March 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí seized a number of items in relation to the investigation, including a golf club. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA woman in her 50s, known to Mr Bolger, was arrested at the scene but released without charge. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the junction of Second Avenue and Cookstown Way, Cookstown, Dublin 24, between 10pm on 26 March and 1:30pm on 27 March 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe body was removed to Dublin City Mortuary, Whitehall. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherSection 4 allows gardaí to hold suspects of serious crimes for up to 24 hours. (irishtimes.com)
- otherSources say the death is not straightforward in nature. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 30 Mar2026Gardaí probe ‘suspicious’ Tallaght death as postmortem proves inconclusive
Postmortem inconclusive; woman in 50s arrested and released without charge; golf club seized; file being prepared for DPP; witness appeal for footage from junction of Second Avenue and Cookstown Way.
victim, James Bolger, 52, male, irish (judged from name)James Bolgersuspect, 50s, female - 29 Mar2026Gardai issue major update on discovery of man's body in Dublin apartment complex
Confirms the man has been named locally as James Bolger, 52; the woman in her 50s has been released without charge; a post-mortem has been completed with results not released; a file will be prepared for the DPP; and a fresh witness appeal covers the junction of Second Avenue and Cookstown Way between 10pm 26 March and 1:30pm 27 March.
victim, James Bolger, 52, male, irish (judged from name)James Bolgersuspect, 50s, female - 29 Mar2026Woman arrested in connection with discovery of body released without charge
Confirms the woman in her 50s has been released without charge and a file is being prepared for the DPP. Provides specific details of the witness appeal including the time window (10pm Thursday 26 March to 1:30pm Friday 27 March) and the specific junction (Second Avenue and Cookstown Way).
victim, 50s, malesuspect, 50s, female - 28 Mar2026Woman (50s) arrested after discovery of man’s body in Tallaght
Reports the woman's detention under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, confirms the postmortem has concluded with results withheld for operational reasons, and provides specific details of the witness appeal including the exact junction, time window and area for camera footage.
victim, 50s, malesuspect, 50s, female - 28 Mar2026Major update on discovery of man's body in apartment complex
Updates case 3429: postmortem examination has concluded (results withheld for operational reasons) and the woman in her 50s previously released without charge is now detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the junction of Second Avenue and Cookstown Way between 10pm on 26 March and 1:30pm on 27 March 2026.
victim, 50s, malesuspect, 50s, female - 27 Mar2026Body of man discovered as gardai launch investigation
Initial report confirming time of discovery (1.10pm), that the man was pronounced dead at the scene, the body was removed to Dublin City Mortuary Whitehall, and the scene was preserved for Garda Technical Bureau examination.
victim, male