Gardaí identify 'person of interest' as they investigate death of 89-year-old Josie Ray  

Tipperary woman's grandson stated: 'It is so tragic to our family, so very raw, this can’t be reality. We lost our queen, our precious diamond. This is extremely overwhelming to all of our family'

Shock at the violent death of 89-year-old Nenagh woman Josephine Ray — also known as Josie or Joan — has turned to anger. Picture: Facebook/Pallas Photos

Gardaí have identified a “person of interest” in their investigation into the death of Tipperary woman Josephine Ray.

The 89-year-old’s family are preparing to lay her to rest on Friday as gardaí continue their probe into her death.