Woman found dead in outbuilding

An investigation is under way after the body of a woman was found in Co Offaly, gardaí have said.

The woman, who was aged in her 20s, was discovered in an outbuilding on a property in Shinrone on Sunday morning and pronounced dead at the scene.

The scene has been preserved for forensic and technical examination.

A senior investigating officer has been appointed and an incident room established at Birr Garda Station.

The body was taken to the mortuary at Tullamore Hospital, where a post-mortem examination will be carried out.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Birr Garda Station on 057 916 9710, the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.