Man, 35, charged in connection with murder of Amanda Carroll

A man in his 30s has been charged in connection with the murder of a mother-of-two in Cabra in Dublin at the weekend.

The body of Amanda Carroll was found at her apartment at Homestead Court on Quarry Road on Sunday afternoon.

The alarm was raised on Sunday afternoon when it is understood Amanda Carroll's 16-year-old son discovered her unresponsive in her bed at their home in Cabra.

33-year-old Amanda also had a five-year-old son.

A 35-year-old man was arrested on Sunday and last night he was charged in connection with the murder of Ms Carroll.

The accused is due before the Criminal Courts of Justice this morning.

Digital Desk