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08/07/2026 Update 1 - Discovery of Body of a Female, Muckross Road, Killarney, Tuesday 7th July 2026

Issue Date: 08/07/2026

An Garda Síochána are continuing to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a female at a domestic residence in Killarney on Tuesday 7th July 2026.

A post-mortem examination on the remains of the deceased has been completed by the State Pathologist Dr Linda Mulligan. The results of this post-mortem examination are not being released for operational reasons.

This investigation has now been upgraded to a murder investigation.

The scene at Muckross Road, Killarney remains preserved, and a technical examination of this location is continuing.

A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the investigation. An incident room has been established at Killarney Garda station.

Gardaí are continuing to appeal for witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Anyone who was in the Muckross Road area of Killarney between 11pm on the 6th of July and 5am on the 7th of July 2026 and who may have camera footage, including CCTV or dashcam, is asked to provide this footage to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.