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06 Sept 2025

ALERT: Gardai launch investigation following discovery of man's body at Donegal home

Alarm was raised at around 12.20pm after emergency services attended property in Killybegs

ALERT: Gardai launch investigation following discovery of man's body at Donegal home

The scene property has been sealed off and investigation is underway

Gardai are investigating the death of a man whose body was discovered at a house in in Killybegs this Sunday afternoon.

A house in the Harbour View Drive area of the town has been sealed off following the discovery of the body and the man’s death is being treated as suspicious.

At around 12.20pm on Sunday, gardai and emergency services responded to a report of man found unresponsive at a residence.

The man, aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later.  His body remains at the scene, which is currently preserved for forensic examination.

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The local coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination by the State Pathologist will be arranged. 

“The results of the post-mortem examination will determine the course of the investigation,” a garda spokesperson told Donegal Live.

“Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and those with information to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballyshannon garda Station on 071 9858530, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.”

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