19-Year-Old Charged with Murder of Irish Rail Worker in Tipperary

Carrick-on-Suir, August 22, 2025 — A 19-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Ian Walsh, a 49-year-old Irish Rail employee whose body was discovered earlier this month at his home in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary.

The accused, Nathan Hanlon, of Castleview, Ballyneale, Carrick-on-Suir, appeared before a special sitting of Clonmel District Court on Thursday afternoon. He has been formally charged with the murder of Mr Walsh at his residence in Ravenswood Estate, Cregg Road, on August 2.

Sergeant Denis Ryan of Clonmel Garda Station gave evidence of arrest, charge, and caution, noting that Mr Hanlon made no reply when the charge was put to him.

Defence solicitor John Joy informed the court that no bail application would be made, as bail cannot be granted at district court level in murder cases. He requested that the accused undergo a psychological assessment while in custody and applied for free legal aid.

Superintendent Niall O’Connell sought a remand in custody until the next sitting of Clonmel District Court on August 26. Mr Joy requested that the accused be produced in person for that appearance rather than by video link. Judge Miriam Walsh granted the application, remanding Mr Hanlon in custody to appear in court on August 26. Free legal aid was approved, and arrangements for a psychological assessment were ordered.

Meanwhile, a cremation service for Ian Walsh was held on August 12 at the Island Crematorium in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork. A post-mortem examination conducted by State Pathologist Dr Yvonne McCartney confirmed that Mr Walsh had died by violent means.

A native of Waterford, Ian Walsh had been employed at Carrick-on-Suir train station and served Iarnród Éireann for three decades. He was also a qualified bus driver.