Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a woman's body was found in Killarney this afternoon.
Garda and emergency services had responded to an incident at a domestic residence on the Muckross Road.
A woman, aged in her 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The state pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course.
The scene is currently preserved for a technical examination.
A senior investigating officer has been appointed to lead the investigation.
An incident room has been established at Killarney Garda station.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Anyone who was in the Muckross Road area yesterday and up to this afternoon 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.
