Post-mortem to take place on women's body discovered in Waterford 

Gardaí confirmed to the Irish Examiner that the coroner has been notified. 

An investigation is underway following the discovery of the body of a 21-year-old woman in the Ferrybank area of Waterford on Saturday afternoon.

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the Gyles Quay area in Ferrybank, Waterford City, shortly after 4 pm on Saturday after the alarm was raised by people walking in the area at the time.

The woman's body was removed to the mortuary at Waterford University Hospital (WUH) where a post-mortem will be carried out.

It is understood that foul play is not suspected at this time.

The coroner has been notified, gardaí confirmed to the Irish Examiner.