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08 Sept 2025

UPDATE: State pathologist arrives in Donegal as scene remains sealed off

Gardaí were called to the scene shortly after 8 o'clock last night.

UPDATE: State pathologist arrives in Donegal as scene remains sealed off

The scene in Raphoe this morning

The state pathologist has arrived at the scene in Raphoe where the body of a woman was discovered yesterday.

Gardaí say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a 43-year-old woman at an apartment on William Street, Raphoe.

Gardaí were called to the scene shortly after 8 o'clock last night.

The woman was pronounced dead a short time later and her body remains at the scene which is currently preserved. The State Pathologist was notified and arrived at the scene around noon today. 
 
Commented a garda spokesman: "The course of the investigation will be determined by the outcome of a post mortem examination."

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