Issue Date: 13/03/2026
Gardaí and emergency services responded to the discovery of the body of woman (aged in her early 30’s) in unexplained circumstances at a residence in Ballincollig, Cork City, this evening, Friday 13th March 2026.
Nobody else was in the house at the time the woman’s body was discovered deceased at the scene.
Her body is expected to be conveyed to the morgue at University College Cork this evening, for post-mortem examination tomorrow, Saturday 14th March 2026.
The results of the post-mortem will determine the course of the investigation.
The area has been sealed off and will be subject to technical examination by Scenes of Crime Cork City.
The coroner has been notified.
Investigations are ongoing.
A Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has been assigned to support the family of the deceased.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Anyone who was in the Innishmore area of Ballincollig, Co Cork between 3:00pm on Thursday 12th and 5:30pm this evening, Friday 13th March 2026, and who may have camera footage (including home security and dash-cam footage) is asked to provide this footage to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Togher Garda Station on 021 4947120, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
