Autopsy to take place today over woman's body found in Limerick

Gardaí say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding a women’s body which was discovered in Limerick.

The body was found at a residence in Templegreen, Newscastle West at around 5.10pm yesterday.

The woman is said to be have been in her early 50s.

State Pathologist Dr Linda Mulligan is set to oversee a post-mortem examination today.

The results of the autopsy will determine the course of the Garda investigation.

No arrests have been made.

No further information is currently available.