Breaking: Investigation launched after discovery of woman's body in Killarney

A woman, aged in her 40s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a woman's body at a house in Killarney, Co Kerry. 

Gardaí and emergency services "responded to an incident at a domestic residence" on the Muckross Road on Tuesday. 

A woman, aged in her 40s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Gardaí said the State pathologist has been notified and an autopsy will be arranged in due course. The scene is currently preserved for technical examination.

A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Killarney Garda Station.

Gardaí are now appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Anyone who was in the Muckross Road area of Killarney between Monday evening and Tuesday afternoon who may have camera footage, including CCTV or dashcam, is asked to provide this footage to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Investigations are ongoing, gardaí said. 

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