Ireland Gardaí launch murder investigation after woman's body found in Dundalk
Gardaí in Dundalk are investigating the death of a woman in her 60s, whose body was found at a residence on Bridge Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth, on the evening of Wednesday 24 May 2023. Gardaí say she was fatally assaulted and have commenced a murder investigation. A man in his 20s was arrested on Thursday 1 June 2023 and charged, and he was expected to appear before a special sitting of Dundalk District Court at 9:30pm on Friday 2 June 2023. No outcome of that appearance has been reported.
- Reported24 May
3 reports - Arrestednot reported
- Charged24 May
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Gardaí are investigating a fatal assault after the body of a woman in her 60s was discovered.
- Where
- The body was found at a residence on Bridge Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth.
- When
- The body was discovered on the evening of Wednesday 24 May 2023.
- Cause
- Gardaí say the woman was fatally assaulted in the town.
- Investigation
- Gardaí have commenced a murder investigation, and the scene has been preserved with technical examination ongoing.
- The post-mortem has been completed, but details are being withheld for operational reasons.
- A Family Liaison Officer has been appointed, and Gardaí made door-to-door inquiries near the property.
- Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone in the Bridge Street area on the afternoon or evening of 24 May 2023.
- Charges
- A man in his 20s was arrested as part of the investigation on Thursday 1 June 2023.
- The man in his 20s has been charged, and the charge is an allegation.
- In court
- He was expected to appear before a special sitting of Dundalk District Court at 9:30pm on Friday 2 June 2023.
- Other details
- Anyone with information is asked to contact Dundalk Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.
25 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí are investigating a fatal assault. (garda.ie)
- whatThe body of a woman aged in her 60s was discovered. (garda.ie)
- whatA woman in her 60s was found dead. (extra.ie)
- whereThe body was found at a residence on Bridge Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. (garda.ie)
- whereThe fatal assault took place on Bridge Street, Dundalk, County Louth. (garda.ie)
- whereThe woman was found dead in Dundalk. (extra.ie)
- whereThe woman's body was found at a residence on Bridge Street in Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- whenThe body was discovered on the evening of Wednesday 24 May 2023. (garda.ie, dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on Wednesday 24 May 2023. (garda.ie)
- causeGardaí say the woman was fatally assaulted in the town. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- investigationThe post-mortem has been completed but details are not being released. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe scene remains preserved and technical examination is ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationA Family Liaison Officer has been appointed. (garda.ie, dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses, particularly those in the Bridge Street area on the afternoon or evening of 24 May 2023. (garda.ie)
- investigationA man in his 20s was arrested as part of the investigation on Thursday 1 June 2023. (garda.ie)
- investigationA murder investigation has been launched. (extra.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Dundalk have launched a murder investigation. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- investigationThe scene has been preserved and a technical examination is ongoing. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- investigationGardaí have completed the post-mortem but are not releasing details for operational reasons. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- investigationGardaí made door-to-door inquiries in the area around the property. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses, especially anyone near Bridge Street on the afternoon or evening of 24 May 2023. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- chargeGardaí have commenced a murder investigation. (garda.ie)
- chargeThe man in his 20s has been charged. (garda.ie)
- courtHe is expected to appear before a special sitting of Dundalk District Court at 9:30pm on Friday 2 June 2023. (garda.ie)
- otherAnyone with information is asked to contact Dundalk Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (garda.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 25 May2023Gardai launch murder investigation after woman's body discovered in Dundalk
First report of the case. It gives the discovery location and date, states that a murder investigation has been opened, and reports the post-mortem, the appeal for witnesses and the appointment of a Family Liaison Officer. No suspect is named or described.
victim, 60s, female - 25 May2023Murder Investigation Launched After Woman, 60s, Found Dead In Dundalk
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victim, 60s, female - 24 May2023Court Appearance - Fatal Assault, Bridge Street, Dundalk, County Louth, Wednesday 24th May 2023
Adds that a man in his 20s was arrested on 1 June 2023, charged, and expected to appear at a special sitting of Dundalk District Court at 9:30pm on 2 June 2023.
accused, 20s, male - 24 May2023Fatal Assault Bridge Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. 24th May, 2023.
Official garda.ie statement: the post-mortem is complete but details are withheld, a murder investigation has been commenced, the scene is preserved, and witnesses are sought.
victim, 60s, female