Man arrested in connection with body in Killarney released without charge

The body of Miriam Burns, 75, was discovered at her home in Ardshanavooley last August
Man arrested in connection with body in Killarney released without charge

The body of Miriam Burns, 75, was discovered at her home in Ardshanavooley, Killarney, last August

A man who had been arrested in connection with the discovery of a woman’s body in Co Kerry has been released without charge.

The body of Miriam Burns, 75, was discovered at her home in Ardshanavooley, Killarney, at around 1.15pm on Monday August 15, 2022.

The man, aged in his 50s, was arrested on Wednesday morning and had been held at a Garda station in Cork City.

A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions

Investigations are ongoing, gardaí said in a statement. 

At the time of her death, Ms Burns was remembered as "a fabulous lady" who was "was always cheerful and friendly". 

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