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Gardaí appeal for help in identifying body of man found in Galway

The body of the man was taken from the River Corrib at approximately 9.30am on Saturday, 2 February.

Image: Sam Boal/Photocall Ireland

GARDAI IN GALWAY are seeking the public’s assistance to help them identify the body of a man who was taken from the River Corrib at approximately 9.30am on Saturday, 2 February.

The man is described as 6’2″ in height, of medium build and with a weathered complexion, which they say is consistent with someone who would have spent a large amount of time outdoors.

He has grey receding hair with a red/brown tinge going through it and grey stubble with a hint of red.

When recovered from the water the man was wearing the following:

  • a black t-shirt with a multi-coloured picture of an eagle on the front (‘Cedarwood State’ purchased in Penneys)
  • black combat trousers (Penneys)
  • a white Nike brand hoodie
  • black Oakley trainers size 12 with white soles

The deceased male was also wearing brown wooden rosary beads around his neck, which has ‘Medjugore’ written on the cross.

The person had no scars, tattoos or piercings.

Anyone who may have information on this man’s identity is asked to contact Gardaí at Galway Garda Station on 091-538000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.

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Comments (23 Comments)

  • So sad, I hope I never have to find that any of my loved ones came to an end like this poor soul. Rest in peace.

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  • It’s sad to think that so many of the people who could identify this man in a second, even from only hearing the description, may themselves not be in a position to see this post. Can this be shared with the shelters and with the Simon Community?

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  • God bless him… RIP

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  • This man has been formally identified this evening he wa not originally from the area and it was normal for him to go a week without contacting his family who love him and who are heartbroken. How’s my of you can say you can’t cut your family every single day if you are living away from home. We had noticed he hasnt called howver that was not totally oyt of thw ordinary. He was not destitute he has people who loved him and who now are in te process of trying to bring him home. He was my brother.

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    • Sincere condolences to all Matt’s family. I knew him from Albania and valued his company greatly. He was a dear, kind, gentle man and I shall miss him terribly.

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    • Mattie was a lovely guy and I considered him a great friend even if we didn’t get to meet up as much as we might have liked. I’ll miss him. Thinking of all his friends and especially his family, XX

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    • Hi – I just heard about this and I’m so sorry for Matt and his family. I too worked with Matt in Albania for many years and he looked after me and a friend in Ennis when we went on a tour of Ireland in 2003. I returned the favour a couple of years later when he came over to Oxford and we then headed up to Norwich for a couple of days. There are a lot of us that worked with him and have many happy memories and I know he will be missed. Thinking of his family at this time and I hope the funeral went as well as can be expected.

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    • I am really sorry for Matt’s lost. Condolence to his family. I worked with Matt in Butrint Albania and in 2004 we had a tour in Berat where he stayed in my home for two days. We had a great time with my family.
      May you rest in peace Matt.

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  • @Rory Alas cretins we are not short of in this imploding place called Ireland. What’s a life worth? Not much apparently. This chap attired in Pennys garb has met his end. May his God make his next excursion more pleasurable, and ideally longer. RIP unknown bloke, son of a Mam and Dad at some stage at some place!

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  • Stupid people that’s who!!,!! God bless the man.

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  • So very sad, there but for the grace of God go us all. RIP, hope you have found peace! Our nation need a wakeup call. Charity begins at home! We need to get our priorities in order. The government work for us not the other way around. We need to have the resources to look after those who are most venerable, tell Europe to and the Bankers where to go!

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  • What cretin gave a red thumb?

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  • Condolences to you and your family during this awful tragedy, may Matthew rest in peace

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  • condolanses to my dear friend’s family. I will miss his smile, his wonderful soul..

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  • Condolanses to you and your family RIP

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  • This man has been formally identified this evening he wa not originally from the area and it was normal for him to go a week without contacting his family who love him and who are heartbroken. How’s my of you can say you contact your family every single day if you are living away from home. We had noticed he hasnt called howver that was not totally out of thw ordinary. He was not destitute he has people who loved him and who now are in te process of trying to bring him home. He was my brother.

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  • Thanks for all the comments Matthew was taken home and buried two weeks ago- it will be one month on Saturday since this happened. The support we have recieved means a lot to all the family thanks

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  • Apologies for the terrible spelling

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    • Hi, Just found out, and feel terribly sorry. I’ve had the privilege to work with in Ennis and Limerick, he was a very good field archaeologist. He was indeed a gentleman and I’m sure he’ll be sorely missed by everyone who had crossed his path. My condolences to his loving Family.

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