Gardaí seek help in identifying body

A man who died after being hit by a train in Co Louth last year has yet to be identified, gardaí said today.

The man, who is believed to be about 40 years old, was struck by the train at Greenbatter, Drogheda, on October 8th, 2008, and was killed instantly.

His body was taken to the mortuary at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda. Gardaí say they have made "exhaustive efforts" to identify the man, and are now seeking the public's help.

The man is described as white, about 5 foot 6 inches in height and well built. He had short black hair, which was receding from the forehead and thinning at the crown, hazel eyes with a tint of grey, and had no tattoos. Gardaí said he may have possibly been a manual worker as he had tough skin on his hands.

He was dressed in black jeans with a brown leather belt, black fleece jacket with yellow trim and collar and "National Geographic" logo on the chest. He was also wearing a brown "Mettle" brand sheepskin jacket with white sheepskin on the inside, and "Activ" brown hiking runners, size 8 or 9.

A diabetic's kit found near the body may have belonged to the man.

Anyone with information is asked to contact gardaí at Drogheda.