Body found in Dublin field identified

Remains discovered in Tallaght at around 9pm last night

Gardai remove the man’s body from the scene near Killinarden Hill in Tallaght, Dublin. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins
Gardai remove the man’s body from the scene near Killinarden Hill in Tallaght, Dublin. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins

A body found in a field in Tallaght last night has been identified as as that of a 37-year-old local man.

The remains were discovered in a field near Killanarden Hill in Tallaght at about 9pm.

Following a preliminary examination at the scene, the man’s body was taken to hospital. A post mortem was carried out this afternoon, and a full technichal and forensic examination took place at the site.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station 01-6666000 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.