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06 Sept 2025

Gardai launch murder probe after death of elderly woman in Limerick city

Gardai launch murder probe after death of elderly woman in Limerick city

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. 

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