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06 Sept 2025

Man questioned over woman’s death released

Man questioned over woman’s death released

A man who was arrested in connection with the death of a woman in Co Wexford has been released without charge.

Mother-of-one Paula Lawlor, 32, was found unresponsive in her home in Baile Eoghain, Gorey, early on Thursday morning.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

A post-mortem examination was completed by State pathologist Dr SallyAnne Collis on Thursday evening.

The results are not being released for operational reasons, gardai said.

The man, who is aged in his 30s, was arrested and detained but he has now been released from the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

Investigations are ongoing.

Gardai continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward.

They are seeking dashcam footage from motorists who were in the vicinity of Baile Eoghain at the time of the incident, and 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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