Gardai are investigating the discovery of the body of a 56 year old woman at a house in Drumbannon, Bailieboro, Co. Cavan yesterday evening.
The scene is currently preserved and the services of the State Pathologist and Garda Technical Bureau have been requested.
A 56 year old male was arrested at approximately 3am this morning at a Licensed Premises in Bailieboro in connection with the death. He is currently in custody at Bailieboro Garda Station under the provisions of Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007. The scene at the licensed premises is also preserved for a technical examination.
Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses that may have been in the Drumbannon housing estate yesterday and may have seen anything unusual or suspicious or to anyone who can assist with this investigation to contact the incident room at Bailieboro Garda Station 042-9694570, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
We wish to thank the media for facilitating a media blackout. Your assistance is appreciated.
