Murder probe launched after body found in Mallow
A murder investigation has been opened following the discovery of a man’s body near the River Blackwater in Mallow. Gardaí are urgently seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage from the area during the critical timeframe last Wednesday and Thursday.
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An Garda Síochána
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Gardaí in Mallow have initiated a murder inquiry after the body of an adult male was found on Thursday 15th October 2026 at around 1:30pm by the banks of the River Blackwater in Ballyellis, near Mallow town on Killavullen Road.
The deceased, a man in his 50s, has been formally identified. An Incident Room has been set up at Mallow Garda Station where a Senior Investigating Officer has taken charge of the case. Family liaison officers are providing support to the victim’s relatives during this distressing time.
The man was last seen travelling from Kent Train Station in Cork city to Mallow Train Station on the evening of Wednesday 14th October, arriving shortly after 7:20pm. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was on that train, or who was near Mallow town or the River Blackwater between 7:20pm on the 14th and 1:30pm on the 15th October, to come forward. They are particularly seeking any dash-cam or other footage from the Killavullen Road area close to Mallow Golf Club. Anyone with information is urged to contact Mallow Garda Station on (022) 31450, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. Investigations remain ongoing.
The deceased, a man in his 50s, has been formally identified. An Incident Room has been set up at Mallow Garda Station where a Senior Investigating Officer has taken charge of the case. Family liaison officers are providing support to the victim’s relatives during this distressing time.
The man was last seen travelling from Kent Train Station in Cork city to Mallow Train Station on the evening of Wednesday 14th October, arriving shortly after 7:20pm. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was on that train, or who was near Mallow town or the River Blackwater between 7:20pm on the 14th and 1:30pm on the 15th October, to come forward. They are particularly seeking any dash-cam or other footage from the Killavullen Road area close to Mallow Golf Club. Anyone with information is urged to contact Mallow Garda Station on (022) 31450, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. Investigations remain ongoing.
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