Gardai in Longford have confirmed that they are questioning a man in connection with a burglary that may be connected to the death of a young woman in the town during the weekend.

A man was fighting for his life today after being attacked and beaten by several men in Dublin city centre.

Gardaí are seeking information from the public as part of their investigation into the death of a young woman whose body was found in Longford town last weekend.

The Gardaí tonight appealed for help in identifying a young woman whose badly beaten body was found dumped in an alleyway in Longford town.

Gardaí in Longford are investigating the discovery of a woman's body in the town.