Gardai renew appeal for assistance to identify body of man found at recycling centre

Gardaí attached to Crime South, Lucan and Ronanstown continue to investigate 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 the man was discovered before 1am on Saturday morning 24th October, 2026.

The scene of the recycling centre has been examined and is now concluded. The post mortem has been completed, the results of which are not been released for operational reasons.

The investigation team are seeking the public's assistance in trying to identify the deceased.

It is believed that the body of the man has been at the recycling centre for a number of days. He is described as being aged between 20 - 50 years, slim build, white complexion, brown/blonde hair and has no tattoos.

The clothing on the deceased was a white adidas t-shirt with three light blue stripes on each shoulder, a blue nike sweatshirt/jumper, a grey nike tracksuit bottoms and a navy/white adidas tracksuit top.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have any information on the identity of the deceased or who can assist them with this investigation, 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.