Mother of woman killed in Mallow sets up memorial fund to honour 'beautiful' daughter
Paula Canty, whose body was found in a block of apartments in Mallow on Friday.
A grieving mother is hoping to raise thousands of euro for a homeless charity as part of a tribute to her murdered daughter whose body was found in a flat in Mallow last Friday.
Paula Canty, who was due to celebrate her 32nd birthday today, is survived by her mother Sinead, her children Alyisha and Aoibhe and her five siblings.
Ms Canty was pronounced dead in an upper storey rented flat in the Belfry Complex in Bridewell Lane in Mallow on Friday morning.
It is understood that Ms Canty sustained a stab wound to her upper body.
A postmortem examination was carried out on Saturday at Cork University Hospital by assistant state pathologist, Dr Margaret Bolster.
The results of the postmortem examination were not released for operational reasons. However, following the examination, gardaí confirmed that a murder investigation had commenced.
Her mother Sinead has set up a memorial fund in honour of her “beautiful” daughter Paula.
“The organisation I have chosen to be the beneficiary of the funds is Street Angels in Cork who provide a brilliant service to all those in need.
“Paula was looking forward to a fresh, bright new year start with her loving family and with her good friends.
“The community, our family, relatives, neighbours, and a large circle of friends are just heartbroken.
“We ask if you wish to donate to Paula's Memorial Fund please do so to 'Street Angels' organisation in Cork, which is close to our hearts.
“We thank you from the bottom of our heart for all your support, thoughts and love shown to us throughout this very hard time.”
Funeral arrangements are being finalised for Ms Canty who is sadly missed by her “heartbroken” mother, children, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, relatives and her large circle of friends.
Ms Canty was a native of Kinsale who had lived in Mallow for a period of less than a year.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Mallow garda station on 022 31450, the garda confidential line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station. Investigations are ongoing.
To donate to the GoFundMe search 'Paula Canty Memorial Fund' on www.gofundme.com.
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