Murder Investigation Launched After Body Found on Banks of River Blackwater In Mallow

Gardaí in Mallow have commenced a murder investigation into the discovery of the body of an adult male in Ballyellis, Mallow, Co. Cork, on Thursday 15 October 2026 at 1:30pm. The male has been identified.

The male was discovered on the banks of the river Blackwater at a townland known as Ballyellis, which is on the edge of Mallow Town, on the Killavullen Road. He was aged in his 50s.

An Incident Room has been established at Mallow Garda Station, and a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed. A family liaison officer has also been appointed to support and inform the family.

The male’s body was removed from the scene and a post-mortem examination was conducted by the State Pathologist. The results of this post-mortem examination are not being released for operational reasons.

The male was wearing a dark green hooded jacket, kaki coloured combats and black runners. It is believed that he travelled from Kent Train Station, Cork city to Mallow Train Station on Wednesday 14 October 2026, arriving shortly after 7:20pm.

Gardaí are interested in speaking with anyone who was on the train between Kent Train Station and Mallow Train Station, arriving in Mallow shortly after 7:20pm.

Gardaí are also interested in speaking with anyone who was in the vicinity of Mallow town between 7:20pm on Wednesday 14 October and 1:30pm on Thursday 15 October 2026 and who may have seen this male.

Gardaí are further interested in speaking with any person who may have been in the vicinity of the banks of the river Blackwater at a townland known as Ballyellis, which is on the edge of Mallow Town, on the Killavullen Road close to Mallow Golf Club, between 7:20pm on Wednesday 14 October and 1:30pm on Thursday 15 October 2026.

Any road users or pedestrians who were in the area and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any 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.