Murder investigation launched into the death of man (49) in Co Tipperary
A post-mortem examination was completed on his remains on Wednesday
A murder investigation has now been launched into the death of Ian Walsh at his home in Co Tipperary on Monday.
Mr Walsh (49) was found in his home at Ravenswood, on the Cregg Road in Carrick-on-Suir by family members at around 2am on Monday.
The avid rail enthusiast and worker was unresponsive and sustained several visible injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services a short time later.
A post-mortem examination was completed on his remains on Wednesday and as a result of the state pathologist’s findings, gardaí in Clonmel have now confirmed that their investigation has been upgraded to murder.
Mr Walsh’s cause of death is not being released by gardaí for operational reasons.
The rail signal man was based in Kent train station in Cork and Iarnród Éireann paid tribute to him in a statement.
“All of us in Iarnród Éireann are shocked and saddened at Ian’s passing. Ian was a well-known and popular colleague across the company, both in his working life in roles from catering to signalling, and for his passion for railway and transport tourism and heritage,” it said.
Gardaí are continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.
In particular, they are asking for anyone who saw anything out of the ordinary, or who has dashcam footage, in the Cregg Road area between 8pm last Friday when he was last seen alive, and 3.30am on Monday when they arrived on the scene.
Members of the public are being asked to contact Clonmel Garda station on (052) 617 7640, via the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or at any other station.
