Gardaí have launched a murder investigation after a woman in her 50s was stabbed to death at her home in Co Cavan last night.
The woman was discovered at her home, in a rural area near Ballyconnell, by gardaí at around 9.30pm last night.
It is understood she was stabbed several times.
A man, in his 60s, who was known to the woman, was also seriously injured in the attack and was brought to Cavan General Hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
A man in his 30s was arrested at a separate location under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 and is currently detained at a garda station in the area.
The woman’s body has been brought to Cavan General Hospital for post-mortem examination and the scene has been preserved for technical examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.
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Neighbours in the quiet rural townland, who woke up to the news this morning, spoke of their shock. One woman, who lives nearby, said: “It was very scary. There was gardaí and ambulances and fire brigades up the lane, and we did not know what was happening for a long time.”
Local councillor John Paul Feeley said the tragedy has shocked the local community as he paid tribute to those close to the woman’s family.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very difficult time. It is a shock not just for those who knew them well, but for the wider community,” he said.
“This is a very rural, close knit community. For something like this to happen is a huge shock to everyone.”
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
The investigation is being led from an incident room at Cavan Garda Station. A senior investigating officer and family liaison officer will be appointed in due course.
A garda spokesperson said: “Anyone who travelled in the area of Kilnavert, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan, last night, Saturday 11th January 2025, between 8.30pm and 9.30pm, is asked to provide gardaí with any available camera footage, including dashcam recordings.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cavan Garda Station on (049) 436 8800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
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