Scene of murder in Limerick city | Picture: Liam Burke
GARDAI in Limerick have launched a murder investigation following the death of an elderly woman in Limerick city this Friday.
On Friday afternoon, the body of 78-year-old Rose Hanrahan was discovered unresponsive after gardai at Mayorstone and Henry Street were called to the scene, at New Road, Thomondgate.
Gardai are currently engaging in a press briefing outside Mayorstone garda station to discuss the investigation, announced at 8.30pm this Saturday.
Deputy State Pathologist Dr Michael Curtis carried out that post-mortem examination on Saturday.
Gardai this Saturday made an application at a special court sitting to have the house designated a scene for 48 hours, which was granted.
Follow the Limerick Leader website for more updates.
Subscribe or register today to discover more from DonegalLive.ie
Buy the e-paper of the Donegal Democrat, Donegal People's Press, Donegal Post and Inish Times here for instant access to Donegal's premier news titles.
Keep up with the latest news from Donegal with our daily newsletter featuring the most important stories of the day delivered to your inbox every evening at 5pm.