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31/10/2026 Update 2: Discovery of Body, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. 24th October 2026.

Issue Date: 31/10/2026

Gardaí investigating the discovery of a body at a waste recycling facility in Clondalkin, Dublin 22 on the 24th of October 2026 have confirmed the identity of the deceased.

Following the public appeals for information including an appeal with a description of clothing worn by the deceased investigating Gardai received a number of contacts which provided a definite line of enquiry and possible identification.  Following the results of DNA analysis the identification has now been confirmed.

The family of the deceased have been informed and a family liaison officer has been appointed to support them.

A file will now be prepared for the coroner.

An Garda Síochána would like to thank the public and the media in their assistance in our enquiries.