Murder investigation launched as woman found dead in Tipperary named locally 

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the incident shortly after midday on Sunday 

Joan Ray, who was found dead in Tipperary on Sunday. Picture: Facebook

A murder investigation has now been launched after a woman’s body was discovered at her home in Co Tipperary.

The woman, who was in her 80s and has been named locally as Joan Ray, appeared to have sustained injuries, it is understood.