Woman in Galway city dies after falling off a building

File photo: Ray Ryan

Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Galway. 

The body of a woman was discovered shortly before 9am on Thursday morning on High Street in the city centre.

It is understood the woman, who was in her 80s, fell from the upper floor of a building.

The scene is currently preserved and the body of the woman remains at the scene. The Coroner has been notified.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact them. 

They are calling on anyone who was in the High Street area this morning between 8.45am and 9.05am and who may have camera footage of the incident  to make it available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Galway Garda Station on 091 538 000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.