Witness appeal - Discovery of seriously injured woman in Carlow on the 25/6/17

Gardaí in Carlow were alerted to the discovery of an unconscious and injured woman in her 50’s on the grounds at Pollerton Castle, Pollerton Road, Carlow early this afternoon. .

The woman was taken to St Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny and is described as being in a serious condition. The scene was preserved for a technical examination.

Gardai wish to appeal for witnesses and in particular to anyone who travelled on Staplestown Road, St Patricks Avenue or Pollerton Road between the hours of 2am and 5am this morning (25/6/17) to contact them.

In addition Gardai are appealing to any drivers of vehicles that may have travelled these roads between the above times and have footage from Dash Cams to contact them at Carlow Garda Station on 059-9136620, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.