"The 66-year-old, a married father of two, died following a fatal assault at his home on the outskirts of Ardara in the early hours of this morning. Emergency services, including gardaí and paramedics, were called to the scene at around 3.50am, and Mr McCahill was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. An investigation was immediately launched, and a man in his 30s, known to the deceased, was later arrested at another location."
"Gardaí believe Mr McCahill suffered fatal knife injuries, and a post-mortem examination will be carried out to confirm the exact cause of death. Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack and believe the male suspect arrived at the victim's home in the early hours of the morning before the assault. The property is located around 20km north of Killybegs in the southern part of the county."
Stephen McCahill, 66, a married father of two and community activist from Ardara, died following a fatal assault at his home in the early hours. Emergency services were called at about 3.50am and Mr McCahill was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. Gardaí arrested a man in his 30s, known to the deceased, at another location; the suspect remains in custody and is being questioned. Gardaí believe Mr McCahill suffered fatal knife injuries and a post-mortem will determine the exact cause of death. Detectives are investigating circumstances; the property lies about 20km north of Killybegs. Mr McCahill had stood as an independent candidate in 2011.
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