Gardaí say they are investigating all of the circumstances around the discovery of the body of a man in Carrigart this afternoon.
The local man, who was in his seventies and well-known in the area, is believed to have died following a fire at his residence.
Tonight, a spokesperson for the Garda Press Office confirmed they are investigating the incident.
“Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances around the discovery of the body of a male in Carrigart, Co. Donegal this afternoon, Wednesday 15th April 2026,” they said.
“The body of the deceased has been transferred to the local mortuary. The coroner has been notified. A post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course, the results of which will determine the course of the investigation. No further information is available at this time.”