Ireland Case No. 3558Death under investigation (accident) · Co. Cork · 13 Mar 2026
Gardaí rule out foul play in death of Kelly Cremin, 32, in Ballincollig, Cork
Kelly Cremin, 32, was found dead in her home in the Innishmore area of Ballincollig, Cork city, on 13 March 2026. A post-mortem examination found she died as a result of a tragic accident, and Gardaí have ruled out foul play.
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- whatGardaí believe the woman may have been dead for up to 24 hours before being discovered. (irishtimes.com)
- whatNeighbours discovered the body after not seeing the mother of three since Thursday. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe front door was open and a body was visible at the top of the stairs. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe woman was pronounced dead by a local doctor. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe woman lived with her three-year-old son. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe three-year-old boy was found safe and well with a relative. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe woman is understood to have suffered injuries to her face and head. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThere appeared to be no sign of forced entry at the house. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe body of a woman was discovered at a property in the Innishmore Park residential area of Ballincollig. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatThe woman was in her 30s and a well-known Ballincollig native. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatKelly Cremin, 32, was found dead in a property in Innishmore Park, Ballincollig, after 5pm on Friday 13 March 2026. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatHer death is so far attributed to unexplained circumstances. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatNo one else was in the home when she was found. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatKelly Cremin, 32, was found dead in her home in Ballincollig, Cork city. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe house faces on to a green area leading to Ballincollig Regional Park. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe body was discovered at about 5.30pm on Friday evening. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe body was found on Friday 13 March 2026 in the afternoon/evening. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on the evening of Friday 13 March 2026. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenShe was discovered at around 5pm on Friday 13 March 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenShe is believed to have died at some time between Thursday and Friday evening. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeA post-mortem found she died as a result of a tragic accident. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí sealed off the house to preserve it for a technical examination. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationState Pathologist Dr Yvonne McCartney was due to carry out a postmortem on Saturday morning. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí carried out door-to-door inquiries and canvassed for CCTV footage. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe body was to be conveyed to the morgue at University College Cork for post-mortem examination on Saturday 14 March 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe area was sealed off for technical examination by Scenes of Crime Cork City. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe coroner was notified of the death. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí sealed off the scene of the incident. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe investigation was in its early stages with no further details available. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationHer body was conveyed to the morgue at University College Cork for post-mortem examination on Saturday 14 March 2026. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí sealed off the property and surrounding street for a technical examination by the Scenes of Crime unit. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí are seeking witnesses and CCTV, home security and dash-cam footage from between Thursday afternoon and Friday evening. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationAn autopsy was carried out at Cork University Hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe property was sealed off for a technical examination by the Scenes of Crime unit. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe incident caused significant shock in the local community. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherLocal Sinn Féin councillor Joe Lynch, a resident of Innishmore, described the community as shell-shocked. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherGardaí described the incident as a very serious incident. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherA Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to support the woman's family. (corkbeo.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- otherKelly Cremin was a lifelong resident of Ballincollig. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherGardaí responded to calls from neighbours. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherFoul play is not suspected in connection with her death. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherNo one else was in the home when she was discovered. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHer body was conveyed to the morgue at University College Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 14 Mar2026Gardai rule out foul play in death of young Cork mum
Post-mortem confirms death was due to a tragic accident; foul play ruled out. Body conveyed to UCC morgue and property sealed for Scenes of Crime examination.
victim, Kelly Cremin, 32, female, irish (judged from name)Kelly Cremin - 14 Mar2026Garda give update on 'unexplained' death of Ballincollig woman Kelly Cremin
First report of the death; Gardaí awaiting post-mortem results, appealing for witnesses and CCTV/dash-cam footage from Thursday afternoon to Friday evening.
victim, Kelly Cremin, 32, female, irish (judged from name)Kelly Cremin - 14 Mar2026Gardaí seal off scene of 'serious incident' after discovery of woman's body
Initial report of the discovery of a woman's body in Ballincollig; no suspect identified, no cause of death determined, investigation in early stages.
victim, 30s, female, irish (judged from name) - 13 Mar2026Cork 'serious incident' latest as Gardai seal off scene after discovery of body
Initial Garda statement and scene details from the evening of 13 March 2026, issued before post-mortem results were available. Confirms the location (Innishmore Park, Ballincollig), the victim's approximate age (early 30s), and that nobody else was in the house at the time.
victim, early 30s, female - 13 Mar2026Ballincollig latest: Investigation into death of woman named locally as Kelly Cremin (32)
Initial report on the evening of discovery; details how neighbours found the body, the welfare check on the three-year-old son, the absence of forced entry, and early investigation steps including door-to-door inquiries and CCTV canvassing.
victim, Kelly Cremin, 32, female, irish (judged from name)Kelly Cremin