Investigation launched after woman, 20s, found dead in Offaly

The woman's body was discovered this morning.

Gardaí responded to reports of a body at an outbuilding on a property in Shinrone shortly after 9am this morning, Sunday, November 15.

The woman, aged in her 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

In a statement, gardaí said: "The scene has been preserved for forensic and technical examination. A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed and an incident room has been established at Birr Garda Station.

"The deceased has since been removed to the mortuary at Tullamore Hospital where a post-mortem examination will be carried out by the Office of the State Pathologist.

"The results of the post-mortem examination will assist Gardaí in determining the course of the investigation."

They have asked anyone with information to contact Birr Garda Station on 057 916 9710, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.