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06 Sept 2025

Body discovered in grounds of University Hospital Limerick

Find was made late on Thursday night

BREAKING: Body discovered in grounds of University Hospital Limerick

An area within the grounds of University Hospital Limerick has been sealed off following the find

GARDAI have launched an investigation after a body of a man was found in an area of land within University Hospital Limerick.

Officers are on the scene of the incident, in a grassy area at the hospital's premises in Dooradoyle.

It's understand it is located near the helipad in the hospital grounds.

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The discovery was made late on Thursday night, and the area has been sealed off for a technical examination.

It is believed the man is aged in his 40s. The discovery, it is understood, was made by a member of hospital staff.

A post-mortem is expected to be carried out to determine the cause of death.

The result of this will determine the course of the investigation.

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