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28/08/2026 Witness Appeal – Discovery of Body of a Female, Kimmage, Dublin 12 on the 25th August 2026

Issue Date: 28/08/2026

Gardaí continue to investigate all of the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a female (aged in her 20s) in the public park of Ravensdale Park, Kimmage, Dublin 12 on Tuesday 25th August 2026.

The female’s body has since been removed from the scene and a post-mortem examination was conducted by the State Pathologist. The results of this post-mortem examination are not being released for operational reasons.

A technical examination of the scene has been carried out.

A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to support the family of the deceased.

A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation. An incident room has been established at Crumlin Garda Station.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have information to contact them.

Any road users or pedestrians who were in the area of Ravensdale Park and Kimmage Road Lower, Dublin 12 between 8:30pm on Monday 24th August 2026 and 8:30am on Tuesday 25th August 2026 and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Crumlin Garda Station on (01) 666 6200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.