Issue Date: 05/01/2026
Gardaí in Donegal are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a male at a location near Ardara in the early hours of Monday, 5th January 2026.
At approximately 3:50am, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to an assault at a domestic residence outside the town.
A male in his 60s was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene.
A male in his 30s was later arrested at a second location and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in Co. Donegal.
The scene is preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. The office of the State Pathologist has been notified.
A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Ballyshannon Garda Station.
A Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has been assigned to support the family of the deceased.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballyshannon Garda Station on 071 9858 530, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Investigations are ongoing.
