Murder investigation underway after body of women, 70s, found in Kilkenny

Gardaí went to Maudlin St in the city at approximately 6pm on Wednesday evening and made the grim discovery.

A murder investigation is underway in Kilkenny after the remains of an elderly woman were discovered in her home on Wednesday evening.

The deceased woman, who was in her 70s, was well-liked locally and neighbours were shocked at her violent death.