Body of woman discovered in unexplained circumstances in Killarney

Amy Blaney

Gardaí are investigating after the body of a woman was found in unexplained circumstances in Co Kerry.

The body of a woman, aged in her 70s, was discovered in a residential property in Ardshanavooley, Killarney.

The discovery was made around 1.15pm on Monday.

The body remains at the scene which is currently preserved to allow for a technical examination to be conducted.

The office of the State Pathologist has also been notified.

Gardaí said investigations into the matter are ongoing.