Murder inquiry begins over Dublin woman's death

A murder investigation has been launched into the death of a woman in Dublin on Thursday, a garda spokesperson said today.

A murder investigation has been launched into the death of a woman in Dublin on Thursday, a garda spokesperson said today.

The body of Ms Mary Whelan (27) was found at the bottom of her stair in her home at Clonard Street in Balbriggan in Co Dublin.

A post mortem was carried out yesterday by Assistant State Pathologist Dr Marie Cassidey.

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