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The Journal
8 hours ago
- The Journal
Teenager arrested in connection with murder of Ian Walsh in Tipperary
A TEENAGER HAS been arrested in connection with the murder of Irish Rail employee Ian Walsh in Tipperary, Walsh (49) was found dead in Carrick-on-Suir in the early hours of 5 August. His body was discovered by relatives at his home in Ravenswood in Cregg Road. Advertisement This morning, gardaí arrested an adult male, aged in his late teens. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Clare-Tipperary Division. Walsh, known as 'Squinty' to his friends, was well-liked by his colleagues in Irish Rail and by railway enthusiasts around the country. The Táilte Tours team said that they felt extreme sadness at the passing of Ian Walsh, 'signaller at Cork station and a huge supporter' of their railtour operation. Walsh, who was also a licensed bus driver, was known for his passion for railway and transport tourism and heritage. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Sunday World
8 hours ago
- Sunday World
Teenager arrested by gardai investigating murder of Ian Walsh in Co Tipperary
Gardaí launched a murder investigation after it was confirmed that Mr Walsh died from stab injuries in his Carrick-on-Suir home A teenager has been arrested by gardai investigating the murder of Ian Walsh in Co Tipperary. The adult male, aged in his late teens, was arrested this morning and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Clare-Tipperary Division. 'Gardaí are continuing to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man's body in Carrick-On-Suir, Co. Tipperary, on Monday, August 4,' a Garda spokesperson said this morning. Mr Walsh (49) was hailed as a kind-hearted man who ranked as one of Ireland's foremost rail enthusiasts and was always generously willing to share his expertise to promote Ireland's railway heritage. Ian Walsh Today's News in 90 Seconds - August 20th The tributes came as the funeral of the Iarnród Éireann worker and avid cyclist took place. Hundreds attended the removal and funeral of the rail expert who was found stabbed in his Tipperary home over the August bank holiday weekend. Mr Walsh had lain in repose at Hennessy's funeral home in Johnstown, Waterford, on Monday evening. His funeral service then took place at the Island Crematorium in Ringaskiddy, Cork on Tuesday afternoon. The Carrick-on-Suir native was hailed for his kindness to neighbours, workmates and fellow rail enthusiasts. He ranked as one of Ireland's foremost experts on Ireland's railway network and heritage - and was generously willing to share his expertise with other rail enthusiasts, as well as tourism and heritage groups. Mr Walsh is survived by his mother, Breda, his brother Paul and Paul's partner, Rachel, as well as his extended family. He was predeceased by his father, Philip, and his grandparents. Gardaí launched a murder investigation after it was confirmed that Mr Walsh died from stab injuries in his Carrick-on-Suir home. His body was discovered in the early hours of August 4. Forensic evidence is now expected to prove crucial in the case. Gardaí upgraded their investigation into the death of Mr Walsh to a murder probe following the results of a post-mortem examination at University Hospital Waterford (UHW). The post-mortem examination was conducted at UHW by Deputy State Pathologist, Dr Yvonne McCarthy. "Preliminary results have been provided to the investigation team. These details are not being released for operational reasons. Following the post-mortem, An Garda Síochána has commenced a murder investigation," a garda spokesperson had earlier confirmed. The deceased lived at the house - just off the Callan Road in Carrick-on-Suir - for a number of years. His family also live in the Carrick-on-Suir area. Mr Walsh worked for Iarnród Éireann for over 30 years. Over recent times, he had qualified as a bus driver and was working part-time in the coach business in the south east. He had worked as a signaller at Kent Station in Cork. Mr Walsh was a lifelong rail enthusiast and boasted numerous friends within Irish Rail and Irish railway societies. Friends hailed him as one of the most knowledgeable officials in respect of Ireland's rail heritage - and how to use the rail network for tour groups. Locals expressed shock at his death - and hailed him as someone who was known and respected in rail circles from Dublin to Cork and Waterford. He was also very involved in sports and was said locally to be a keen cyclist and walker, careful to maintain his own fitness. The Garda Technical Bureau conducted a full forensic examination of the property in a bid to garner clues as to the identity of the attacker. Door-to-door inquiries were conducted to determine the last known movements of Mr Walsh. Officers are also keen to determine if anyone heard or saw anything suspicious in the area over the previous 76 hours. Gardaí are also checking CCTV security camera footage from residential properties and businesses in the town and area to determine any movements to and from Cregg Road. Tributes have been paid to Mr Walsh by rail heritage and tourism groups. Iarnród Éireann said they were shocked at his death. "Ian was a well-known and popular colleague across the company, both in his working life in roles from catering to signalling, and for his passion for railway and transport tourism and heritage," a company spokesperson said. "Our thoughts are with his family, and his friends in the railway and beyond, at this difficult time." Táilte Tours said Mr Walsh had been of enormous support to them over the years - and had run several rail heritage tours of his own. "He had a wonderful knowledge of the Iarnród Éireann system and its people, and had also developed a passion for Bus Éireann operations, diligently recording the last runs on several rural routes in the south east as they disappeared, quickly becoming a friend to bus drivers in the Cork and Waterford areas."
The Irish Sun
9 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Teen arrested over death of ‘popular' ex-Irish Rail worker, 49, as gardai confirm probe ‘ongoing' after body find
Tributes poured in for Ian after his death CASE UPDATE Teen arrested over death of 'popular' ex-Irish Rail worker, 49, as gardai confirm probe 'ongoing' after body find A TEENAGER has been arrested in connection with the death of a "popular" 49-year-old in Co Tipperary earlier this month. Ian Walsh, 49, a former Irish Rail worker was found unresponsive at a house in Carrick-on-Suir on the Cregg Road at 3.30am on August 4. Family members raised the alarm and Gardai and the emergency services attended at the scene. Mr Walsh was pronounced dead by a local GP. Gardai were understood to be treating the man's death as suspicious after he was found in a pool of his own blood with injuries to his arm and body. In a statement this morning, gardai confirmed that they have made an arrest in connection with the investigation. The adult male, aged in his late teens, is currently detained and being questioned at a garda station in the Clare/Tipperary division. A garda spokesperson said: "Gardai are continuing to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a man's body in Carrick-On-Suir, Co. Tipperary, on Monday 4th August 2025. "This morning, Wednesday 20th August 2025, Gardaí arrested an adult male, aged in his late teens, in relation to this investigation. "The male is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Clare-Tipperary Division." The spokesperson added: "Investigations are ongoing." Irish Rail earlier this month led the tributes to Ian, describing him as a "popular man". They said: "All of us in Iarnród Éireann are shocked and saddened at Ian's passing. "Ian was a well-known and popular colleague across the company both in his working life and for his passion for railway and transport tourism and heritage. "Our thoughts are with his family and his friends in the railway and beyond at this difficult time."
BreakingNews.ie
9 hours ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Teen arrested for questioning over death of Irish Rail worker Ian Walsh
A teenager has been arrested for questioning in connection with the murder of Irish Rail employee Ian Walsh, who was found dead at his home in Co Tipperary on August 4th. The young man is being detained at Clonmel Garda Station after being arrested on Wednesday in connection with the murder of the 49-year-old. Advertisement He can be detained for up to 24 hours before being released or charged. Mr Walsh was found with stab wounds in a downstairs room at his home in Ravenswood Estate on Cregg Road in Carrick-on-Suir. There was no sign of forced entry at the property. It is understood that gardai believe that whoever murdered Mr Walsh was known to him and that he possibly admitted his killer to the house. A postmortem by State pathologist Dr Yvonne McCartney confirmed Mr Walsh died by violent means. Advertisement Mr Walsh was last seen alive on the evening of August 1st. A cremation service took place on August 12th in the Island Crematorium in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork. In a statement, Irish Rail said Mr Walsh was a well-known and popular colleague both in his working life from catering to signalling, and for his passion for railway and transport tourism and heritage. Táilte Tours team said they felt extreme sadness at the passing of Ian Walsh, a 'signaller at Cork station and a huge supporter' of their rail tour operation. Advertisement 'Ian ran five rail tours of his own over the course of the mid to late 2000s, and was very much a pioneer in 'outside the box' tours in Ireland, starting them from locations such as Waterford and Limerick, in an era when tours were generally based in Dublin or Belfast. 'He was more than happy to pass his experience and expertise on when we started operations a few years ago; for those of you who enjoyed the 'surprise' rare track moves on our Cork-based railtours, you can thank Ian, who went far beyond the extra mile to ensure our operations went off without a hitch. 'He had a wonderful knowledge of the Iarnród Éireann system and its people, and had also developed a passion for Bus Éireann operations, diligently recording the last runs on several rural routes in the south east as they disappeared, quickly becoming a friend to bus drivers in the Cork and Waterford areas.'
Irish Times
12 hours ago
- Irish Times
Gardaí arrest teenager in connection with murder of man in Co Tipperary
Gardaí investigating the murder of Iarnród Éireann employee Ian Walsh in Co Tipperary have t arrested a teenager for questioning. The teenager was arrested by officers in the Ballyneale area of Carrick-on-Suir early on Wednesday. He was taken to Clonmel Garda station for questioning . He is being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act which allows Gardai to hold suspects for up to 24 hours before they must be charged or released. The arrest comes as gardaí focused on Mr Walsh's social media activity and began examining if he had possibly met his killer on line and arranged to meet them at his home in at Ravenswood off Cregg Road in Carrick-on-Suir. READ MORE Garda believe the fact that there was no sign of forced entry at Mr Walsh's house suggests that Mr Walsh either knew his killer or felt no threat from them when he admitted them to his property. Mr Walsh, a 49- year-old single man who lived alone, was found dead at about 3.30am on Monday, August 4th by gardaí carrying out a welfare check at the two-story property. They had been contacted by Ms Walsh's family who were concerned for his welfare. A native of Waterford, Mr Walsh used to travel to Waterford city a couple of times a week to visit his mother, Breda Forristal at her home on Barrack Street. When he failed to visit over the Bank Holiday weekend, family members became concerned and contacted gardaí. His body was found in the downstairs bathroom of the semidetached house in Ravenswood. Mr Walsh had suffered multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. State Pathologist Dr Yvonne McCartney carried out a postmortem examination on Mr Walsh's body at University Hospital Waterford on August 6th. It concluded that he had been the victim of a violent assault with a bladed weapon sometime over the Bank Holiday weekend. Garda technical experts spent several days carrying out a forensic examination of the house which investigators are hoping will yield DNA and other evidence which may prove crucial in their efforts to identify Mr Walsh's killer and build a case against them.
