Body found at Clondalkin waste facility

Body found at Clondalkin waste facility

The body of a man was discovered at a waste recycling facility in Clondalkin in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The discovery was made shortly before 1am and gardai attached to Ronanstown, Lucan and Crime South are investigating all circumstances.

The body currently remains at the scene while a technical examination is carried out. A postmortem examination will follow.

A statement reads: “Gardai attached to Crime South, Lucan and Ronanstown are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body at a waste recycling facility in Clondalkin, Dublin 22 on 24th October, 2026.

“The body of a man was discovered before 1am this morning Saturday 24th October, 2026.

“The body remains at the scene and the Garda Technical Bureau will conduct a technical examination. The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a postmortem examination will take place. A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation. An incident room has been established at Ronanstown Garda Station.

“Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have information to contact them.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ronanstown Garda Station on 01 666 7700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.