A man who was found dead at his home in Edenderry, Co Offaly, yesterday had suffered head injuries, gardaí have said.
The man, named locally as Thomas “Toddy” Dooley, was described as a quiet, inoffensive, partially sighted individual by locals.
His body was discovered at his home on Sister Senan Court in Edenderry at 2.45pm.
An Edenderry native, Mr Dooley, who was in his mid-60s, lived alone at the house and was well known in the area.
Gardaí said “a member of the public alerted the gardaí to this house. They were concerned about their neighbour.”
On arrival at the house gardaí discovered a rear window open and “found a male lying on a couch with head injuries”. The scene was preserved by gardaí who were last night carrying out a technical examination.
Local Cllr Finian O’Neill (FF) described him as “a quiet guy. He wouldn’t mind anyone, would stick to himself.”
“He lived in Edenderry all his life,” said Mr O’Neill adding, “He’d always have an aul hello for everyone.”
The body remained at the scene last night. The Office of State Pathologist was notified and a pathologist is expected to attend this morning.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area of Sister Senan Court over the weekend to contact Tullamore Garda station on (057) 93 27600 or ring the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.