A post mortem will be carried out.
Gardai are investigating the discovery of a body of a man at a post office in Carlow in unexplained circumstances this morning.
His body was brought in to the post office by two other men, in what appeared to be an attempt to claim the dead man's pension.
A concerned staff member enquired about the wellbeing of the man, and once suspicions were raised, the two men fled.
A post mortem will be carried out and the results will determine the course of the investigation.
Jack Power, a news reporter with The Irish Times, explains what happened at the post office today.
Local councillor Fergal Browne says the area's in shock:
Midlands University Secures Grant For Advanced 3D Printing Suite
Westmeath Town At The Heart Of An Post’s €5m Christmas Operations
Westmeath Councillor Criticises Tánaiste And Justice Minister Over Immigration Stance
TUS Student Housing Issue Raised At European Parliament
Laois TD Welcomes Strong Year For New Housing
LOETB To Roll Out Sustainability Programme For Businesses In 2026
White Christmas Unlikely As Frosty Conditions Set In
Laois Discount Retail Store Confirm Closure
Laois TD Calls For ESB To Start International Recruitment
Laois Music Author Pays Tribute to Chris Rea
Midlands Remote Workers More Likely To Stay Put In Job
Offaly Woman Abroad Reflects On Australian Christmas Experience
Plans Lodged For Offaly Padel Courts
"Full Of Life At Christmas" - Ashling Murphy's Family Reflect At Christmas
Westmeath Security Expert Weighs In On US Eying Up Greenland
Ryanair CEO Blasts Taoiseach For Passenger Cap
Midlands Motorists Caught Speeding On National Slowdown Day
Laois Hospital Set To Get €16m Extension
Westmeath Residential Re-Development Gets Green Light
Gardai Issue Fresh Appeal For Offaly Arson Attack