Woman in critical condition after being found unconscious with unexplained injuries

The scene on the N5 at Cloggernagh, Islaneady, has been preserved for forensic examination.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a woman aged in her late 50s was found unconscious with unexplained injuries in Co Mayo.

She was discovered by a passer-by shortly after 4am this morning on the N5 at Cloggernagh, Islaneady. She has been taken to Mayo University Hospital in 'critical' condition.