Gardai launch probe as woman's body discovered in Limerick
GARDAI have launched an investigation this Monday evening after a woman's body was discovered in Limerick.
The discovery was made just after five o'clock this evening at the Templegreen estate in Newcastle West.
The body of the woman, who was aged in her early 50s, remains at the scene which is currently preserved for a technical examination.
The office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged, the results of which will determine the course of the garda investigation.
Reacting to the news, the chairman of the council's Joint Policing Committee Adam Teskey said: "My sympathies are with the deceased.
"A life has been lost here. Obviously I want to express my deep sorrow for the community, and my support to the gardai and in terms of their investigation which will be ongoing. Hopefully this will be brought to a timely end."
Councillor for Newcastle West Michael Collins found out the news while attending a homecoming in the area for the Limerick Ladies Gaelic footballers.
Cllr Collins said: "It's just tragic, and devastating news for our community. My sympathies go to all involved."
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