Gardaí have commenced a murder investigation following the discovery of a man’s body in Carrick-on-Suir on Monday last.

Ian Walsh (49), a former Irish Rail, worker was found unresponsive at the property on the Cregg Road at 3.30am.

A post-mortem examination has been carried out by the Deputy State Pathologist, Dr. Yvonne McCarthy, and preliminary results have been provided to the investigation team.

In a statement, Gardaí say these details are not being released for operational reasons.

Following the post-mortem, An Garda Síochána has now commenced a murder investigation.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information related to this incident to come forward, including any road users who were in the area of Cregg Road, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, between 8pm on Friday 1st August, and 3.30am on Monday 4th August.

Additionally, anyone who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and was traveling in the area at the time is asked to make it available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Clonmel Garda Station on (052) 617 7640, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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