Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a woman's body in Clonmel, Co TipperaryGardaí have begun an investigation following the discovery of a woman’s body in countryside outside Clonmel town in Co Tipperary on Monday. Officers have sealed off an area near the Holy Year Cross, some 4km south of Clonmel, and preserved the scene following the discovery of the woman’s body at around 3pm. The woman’s body was found in a drain just off the roadway by a walker. Detectives have requested the services of the State Pathologist’s Office, and the body remained at the scene overnight pending the arrival of State Pathologist Dr Heidi Okkers. Dr Okkers will carry out a preliminary examination of the body of the woman at the scene this morning before the body is removed to University Hospital Waterford for a postmortem.

Source: The Irish Times December 23, 2025 11:49 UTC