Autopsy due to take place after body of woman, 50s, found in Limerick

The body of the woman was discovered at a house in Templegreen in Newcastle West this evening

The Scene at Templegreen, Newcastle west , County Limerick where the Tragedy occor

An autopsy is due to take place on Tuesday after the body of a woman was found in Co Limerick. 

Gardaí said they are investigating all of the circumstances following the discovery of the woman's body on Monday evening.

The body of the woman, aged in her early 50s, was discovered at a house in Templegreen, in Newcastle West.

Emergency services made the discovery at around 5.10pm.

Gardaí said no arrests have been made as part of the investigation at this time.

The Scene at Templegreen, Newcastle west , County Limerick where the Tragedy occor Picture Brendan Gleeson

The body remained at the scene on Monday evening, which was preserved for technical examination.

It is understood the woman was not alone in the house when her body was discovered. 

The results of the autopsy will determine the course of their investigation