House searched and cars seized for examination after death of woman in Roscommon

By Cate McCurry, PA

A house in Co Roscommon is being searched and two cars have been seized for examination by gardaí investigating the death of a woman who was found dead in a field.

Gardaí launched an inquiry after the woman’s body was discovered on land at Curraghaleen, near Athlone, on Monday.

She has been named locally as Mirjana Pap, who was in her 50s.

Her body was taken to the mortuary at University Hospital Galway for a post-mortem examination by the deputy state pathologist.

A senior investigating officer has been appointed to lead the inquiry and an incident room has been set up at Athlone garda station.

A family liaison officer has also been assigned to provide support.

Gardaí said examinations are under way at the scene and at a residential property in Athlone by the Garda Technical Bureau, and two cars have also been seized for examination.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Athlone Garda Station on 090 649 8550, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.