Gardai investigating the death of a Co Donegal father-of-four say they have received “useful information” from the public after an appeal for witnesses.
The late Kieran Callaghan
Investigators would not elaborate on the nature of the information following the death of Kieran Callaghan.
Detectives initially believed Mr Callaghan, who will be buried today, died from natural causes after being found at his home in Roshine, Churchill at 1.30pm last Sunday.
However a post mortem by State Pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy on Monday forced Gardai to admit that the death was suspicious.
It is understood that Mr Callaghan suffered a blow to the head before he died.
Gardai appealed to anybody who may have seen the 50 year old between Thursday, July 4th and Sunday, July 7th to contact them.
Garda Inspector Michael Harrison said he was pleased with how the investigation was proceeding.
However, he stressed that no arrests have been made.
Inspector Harrison said he could not elaborate on the nature of the information received so far by the investigation team.
“We have received the assistance of a number of people and they have been interviewed about the matter.
“We have received some useful information so far but we would appeal to anyone else who saw Mr Callaghan between the 4th and the 7th of July to come forward.
“We are still keeping an open mind as to the circumstances of his death but we are very pleased at the number of people who have come forward to assist us,” he said.
It is understood Mr Callaghan, an employee with Glenveagh National Park, suffered a head injury before he was found dead at his home.
He will be buried later today following funeral mass at noon at St Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan, followed by burial in Templedouglas Cemetery.
The late Mr Callaghan is survived by his wife Geraldine, daughters Sarah and Tara and sons Rory and Ethan.
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