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06th Aug 2024

Gardaí appealing for witnesses after woman’s death in Tipperary

Stephen Porzio

All the circumstances surrounding the death are being investigated.

A witness appeal has been launched in the wake of the discovery of a woman’s body in Tipperary over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

In a statement, Gardaí said that the body was found at a residence at St Joseph’s Park in Nenagh on Sunday afternoon (4 August).

Emergency services were alerted to the incident shortly after midday.

The woman, aged in her 80s, was pronounced deceased at the scene and her body was taken to University Hospital Limerick.

A post-mortem examination was completed by the State Pathologist on Monday, the results of which are not being released for operational reasons.

A Garda spokesperson has said all circumstances surrounding the death are being investigated.

The spokesperson stated: “A senior investigating officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation, and an incident room has been established at Nenagh Garda Station. A Garda Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has been assigned to support the family of the deceased woman.

“Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward, particularly those who were in the St Joseph’s Park area of Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, between 8pm on Saturday, 3 August 2024, and midday on Sunday, 4 August 2024.

“Additionally, individuals with video recordings, including motorists with dash cams, from the area within the timeframe are asked to provide footage to investigating Gardaí.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Nenagh Garda Station at 067 50450, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

“Investigations are ongoing.”

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