LATEST: Gardaí launch murder investigation as man (49) found dead in his Tipperary home

Following the discovery of a man's body found in a pool of blood at his Tipperary home, a murder investigation has officially been launched. 

Gardaí are continuing to investigate all circumstances surrounding the death of "gentleman" Ian Walsh, who was found dead in Carrick-On-Suir on Monday, August 4. 

A post-mortem examination has been carried out by the Deputy State Pathologist, Dr Yvonne McCarthy and 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 now commenced a murder investigation.

The 49-year-old was found unresponsive when family members and neighbours went to check on him, as they were concerned he had not been seen for some days.

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At approximately 3:30am, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted. He was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

Ian Walsh, who worked in the public transport sector, was known all over the country as a rail enthusiast and was widely respected for his extensive knowledge of the rail infrastructure in Ireland.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information related to this incident to come forward, including any road users who were in the area of Cregg Road, Carrick-On-Suir, Co Tipperary between 8pm on Friday, August 1 and 3:30am on Monday, August 4.

Additionally, anyone who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and was traveling in the area at the time is asked to make it available to Gardaí.