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Emma Nevin

Renewed information appeal for unidentified man found in Meath thirty years ago

Gardai have renewed their appeal for information on the body of a man found in Co Meath in April 1991.

He is believed to have been between 45 and 55 years of age at the time of his death and was approximately 5 foot 5 inches in height.

He had a medium build and light brown hair receding on the forehead and grey on the sides, and brown eyes. Gardai say he also had signs of past dental work.

When his body was found, he was wearing a grey Herringbone Tweed jacket with a ‘Taldy Madrid’ label, a white ‘Luigi Rossi’ shirt, a red vest, grey trousers (size 34) with a ‘C&A’ label, and black leather zip up boots (size 8). Gardaí discovered a St Christopher’s medal in his pocket.

Image of the jacket the man was wearing (Garda Press Office)

It is believed the man had been sleeping rough in the Bracetown area of Meath for up to a week before his body was discovered.

He may have attended a local GAA match on the evening prior to his death.

Gardaí believe a family member or childhood connection may have brought him to the area.

They also believe the man may have been Irish or from the UK but are "keeping an open mind on this".

His body was exhumed earlier this year and it was found that he "may have had an issue with his right knee which may have caused him pain or discomfort and caused him to walk with a limp."

A garda spokesperson said: "This is not a criminal investigation and the sole purpose of this appeal is to identify this man and notify his family.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Trim Garda Station on 046 9481540 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111."

Sketch profile of the man (Garda Press Office)

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