09/07/2013

Body Found In Co Donegal Had Been Dead For Two Days

An investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Co Donegal.

The body of a 50-year-old man was discovered in his home on Sunday afternoon.

Father-of-four Kieran Callaghan was found with head injuries at his home in the Churchill, Co Donegal.

An investigation was launched following a post-mortem examination that found Mr Callaghan had died from a blow to the head some time on Friday.

It is understood that Mr Callaghan was last seen in Churchill at around 6pm on Friday evening.

Gardai have asked for anyone with any information, or any one in the area who noticed anything unusual or suspicious, to contact Milford garda station on 074-9153060 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

(MH/JP)

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