Murder investigation launched after woman's body found in Louth

A murder investigation is underway after a woman's body was found in Dundalk, Co Louth.
Murder investigation launched after woman's body found in Louth

James Cox

A murder investigation is underway after a woman's body was found in Dundalk, Co Louth.

A postmortem examination has been completed on her body after she died in an assault at a house on Bridge Street on Wednesday evening.

The results are not being released for operational reasons, gardaí said. The woman was in her 60s.

The scene remains sealed off tonight for a technical examination.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, particularly those who were in the Bridge Street area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

More in this section

Taoiseach calls for ‘fiscal sustainability’ as Tanaiste eyes income tax package Taoiseach calls for ‘fiscal sustainability’ as Tanaiste eyes income tax package
Child seriously injured after being struck by car in Lisburn Child seriously injured after being struck by car in Lisburn
Defence Forces corporal wins High Court permission to challenge refusal of promotion Defence Forces corporal wins High Court permission to challenge refusal of promotion

Sponsored Content

AF The College Green Hotel Dublin March 2026 The College Green Hotel: A refined address in the heart of Dublin
SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation SETU and Glassworks set to accelerate innovation
Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future Driving Growth in Munster: How property finance is powering Cork’s future
Contact Us Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more