CO CORK, Ireland - Gardaí have launched an investigation following the discovery of a man's body in Doneraile, near Mallow, Co. Cork, in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The man, believed to be in his 40s, was found at Rockview Terrace shortly after midnight. Emergency services were alerted to the scene, where the Assistant State Pathologist, Dr. Margot Bolster, was called to carry out an examination.
A senior investigating officer has been appointed to lead the inquiry, and an incident room has been set up at Mallow Garda Station. A family liaison officer has also been assigned to provide support to the deceased man's relatives.
Specialist members of the Garda Technical Bureau have completed a forensic examination at the scene as part of efforts to determine the circumstances surrounding the man's death.
Investigating officers arrested two men in connection with the investigation on Monday.
The men, one aged in his 20s and the other a juvenile in his late teens, are currently detained at Garda stations in Cork County.
A post-mortem examination is due to take place at Cork University Hospital, the results of which will determine the course of the investigation.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and for any camera or dashcam footage from those who were in the Doneraile village area between 12 midnight and 2am on Sunday, 12 October 2025.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022 31450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Investigations are ongoing.
