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11 Dec 2025

Gardaí in update after post mortem on body of woman found dead in Wexford

The woman, named locally at 32-year-old Paula Lawlor, who was found unresponsive at a residence in Baile Eoghain, Gorey, Co Wexford on Thursday morning

Gardaí in update after post mortem on body of woman found dead in Wexford

Gardaí in update after post mortem on body of woman found dead in Wexford

Gardaí say they are continuing to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in her 30s at a house in Gorey, Co Wexford this week.

The woman, named locally at 32-year-old Paula Lawlor, who was found unresponsive at a residence in Baile Eoghain, Gorey, Co Wexford on Thursday morning, December 19.

In an update on Friday morning, gardaí said: "The post mortem was completed on the body of the deceased by State Pathologist Dr. SallyAnne Collis yesterday evening. The results of the post mortem are not being released for operational reasons.

"The male (aged in his 30s) who was arrested and detained in relation to this incident has been released from the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984," they added.

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Investigations are ongoing.

Gardaí continue to appeal to witnesses to come forward. Additionally, they are seeking dash cam footage from motorists who were in the vicinity of Baile Eoghain at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gorey Garda Station on 094 30690 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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