In pictures: Catherine Kirwan's latest Cork-set novel launched at Waterstones

The Seventh Body, by Catherine Kirwan, is set in various locations around Cork city 

Co Waterford-born author Catherine Kirwan with Kay Harte of the Farmgate Cafe at the launch of The Seventh Body, at Waterstones, St Patrick's Street, Cork. Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Catherine Kirwan launched her latest Cork-set novel at Waterstones in the city on Tuesday night. The Seventh Body revolves around the mystery of a relatively new corpse found on the site of an archaeological dig, and unfolds in city settings such as Barrack Street, Sir Henrys nightclub, and Anglesea Street garda station.

Leah O'Sullivan, Sean O'Sullivan and Carole O'Sullivan, all from Togher, at the launch of The Seventh Body at Waterstones, St Patrick's Street. Pictures: Jim Coughlan

Mairead Hearne, who launched the book,  and author Catherine Kirwan.

Elaine McEveney, Passage West, and Elaine O'Sullivan, Shanakiel.

Rob Regan, Co Meath,  and Neil Kirwan, Co Waterford.

Rob Regan, Marcia Kirwan (sister of the author), Breda Kirwan (mother of the author), Nicola Kirwan and Neil Kirwan.

Gobnait Lucey, Crookstown, and Audrey McSweeney, Dillons Cross.

Tara and Anna Kirwan, both Co  Waterford, at Waterstones for the launch.