A woman in her 20s has been found dead at an outbuilding on a property in Shinrone, Co Offaly. Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery and are awaiting the results of a postmortem examination.
Garda investigation begins in Shinrone
An Garda Síochána said members responded to reports of a body at the property on Sunday morning. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
The location has been preserved to allow forensic and technical examinations to take place. A senior investigating officer has been appointed, while an incident room has been established at Birr Garda station.
Postmortem will guide the investigation
The deceased was later removed to the mortuary at Tullamore Hospital. A postmortem examination is due to be carried out by the Office of the State Pathologist.
Gardaí said the findings will assist them in determining the course of the investigation. No further details about the circumstances of the death have been released.
The investigation remains at an early stage, and the postmortem may help establish the cause and circumstances of the woman’s death.
Appeal for information
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have information about the incident to come forward. Information can be provided to:
- Birr Garda station on 057 916 9710
- The Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111
- Any Garda station
People who were in the Shinrone area on Sunday morning or who may have information relevant to the investigation are asked to contact gardaí.
What happens next
Forensic and technical examinations of the scene are expected to form part of the investigation, alongside the postmortem examination. Gardaí will assess the available evidence before deciding on the next steps.
At this point, An Garda Síochána has not publicly indicated whether the death is being treated as suspicious. The force has said it is investigating all the circumstances.
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This is a developing story. Further information may be released by An Garda Síochána following the postmortem examination and other investigative work.
Anyone with information should contact Birr Garda station, the Garda Confidential Line or their local Garda station.
