Issue Date: 28/03/2026
An Garda Síochána continues to investigate all of the circumstances following the discovery of the body of a man (aged in his 50’s) in Cookstown, Dublin 24, on Friday afternoon, 27th March 2026.
A post mortem examination of the deceased man has concluded, the results of which are not being released for operational reasons.
A woman (aged in her 50’s), arrested in connection with the investigation, is currently detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice act 1984, at a Garda station in the Dublin area.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them and are seeking any available camera footage - including dashcam recordings from those who were travelling in the vicinity of the junction of Second Avenue and Cookstown Way, Cookstown, Dublin 24 between 10:00pm on Thursday 26th March 2026 and 1:30pm on Friday afternoon, 27th March 2026.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station on (01) 666 6000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
