Investigations are continuing this morning following the discovery of a woman's body at a house in Limerick.

The body was found at the rear of a house, at Ballygibba at Kilmallock, at around 2:30pm yesterday afternoon.

It is believed the woman is local to the area and aged in her 50s.

The area was sealed off to facilitate a forensic examination, and the State Pathologist has been notified.

Officers say they are keeping an open mind as to the circumstances.

The results of a post mortem will determine the course of their investigation.

Originally published January 17th