Gardai searching bins for murder weapon after man…

Gardai searching bins for murder weapon after man 'beaten to death' in rural Cavan village

Gardai are carrying out searches of bins and outbuildings for a possible murder weapon following the killing of a man at an apartment.

A major probe is underway after Dennis Neary, 52, was beaten to death in Blacklion, Co Cavan before his body was discovered yesterday morning.

The suspect in his 30s, was arrested in Castlerea, Co Roscommon - 80km from the scene.

This morning, investigators are walking through the small border village in a bid to find evidence connected to the killing.

Our pictures show them checking behind beer kegs, in outbuildings and bins beside a nearby property, which the suspect has no connection with but may have disposed of evidence there before fleeing the scene.

The apartment, which is sealed off, is being examined by forensics as a port-mortem is underway of Mr Neary's remains, which will establish his cause of death.

Gardai search the surrounding areas near an apartment in Blacklion, Cavan, after a man was found unresponsive with serious injuries. He later died as a result of the injuries (Mick O'Neill)

It will also indicate if a weapon was used in the murder.

The victim and the suspect are not originally from the area.

It's understood he became involved in a row with another person in the house and was then attacked at around 9am yesterday.

Fianna Fail councillor John Paul Feeley said the community was shocked.

He added: "It is a sad day for the community that someone has been killed here."

Forensics at an apartment in Blacklion, Co Cavan, after a man was found unresponsive with serious injuries. He later died as a result of the injuries (Mick O'Neill)

Gardai were last night appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

In a statement last night, a garda spokesman said: "Gardaí are investigating a fatal assault on a man that occurred in County Cavan on the morning of Thursday 9th March 2023.

"At approximately 9:15am, Gardaí received reports of a man discovered unresponsive with serious injuries at a domestic residence in Blacklion, County Cavan.

"Despite medical intervention by Gardaí, the male, aged in his 50s, was later pronounced dead by paramedics. The body remains at the scene.

"The scene is currently preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. The office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged for a later date.

"As a result of Garda enquiries and follow-on investigations, a man in his 30s was later arrested on suspicion of murder.

"He is currently being detained at Castlerea Garda Station in Roscommon under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

"Gardaí are appealing to any person who has information that can assist with this investigation to contact Cavan Garda Station on 049 4368800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.