Gardaí investigating the murder of Deirdre McCarthy have this morning (5th April 2011) arrested a male.
He is in his late 30's, and is being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 as amended in Ennis Garda station.
Previous releases attached below.
Garda Press Office.
Gardai at Ennistymon are appealing for witnesses and information following the discovery of a body at Fanore, Co. Clare, on 31/3/2011.
The deceased has been named by investigating Gardai as 43 year old Deirdre McCarthy of Turlough House, Ballyvaughan.
A post mortem examination is being carried out and Gardai are awaiting the results. From the investigation so far it is known that Deirdre McCarthy died in violent and suspicious circumstances.
Gardai are in particular appealing to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity or movements at or in the vicinity of Turlough House, or on the roads in and out of Ballyvaughan, Lisdoonvarna, or Kilfanora, between 1130pm on Sunday 27/3/2011 and 7am on Monday 28/3/2011, to contact them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ennistymon Garda Station 065-7072180, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Garda Press Office.
1.4.2011
1930 hours
