Gardaí investigate death of Meath woman

Gardaí are today investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 50-year-old woman in Co Meath.

Her body was found in a house in Laytown after 8.30pm last night.

It was removed to Our Lady's hospital, Navan where State Pathologist Dr Marie Cassidy performed a post mortem examination this morning.

It is understood the woman had suffered head injuries.

The scene has been preserved for technical examination.