A murder investigation is underway in County Cavan following the death of a woman in her 50s.
A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the investigation.
Emergency services attended the scene last night and discovered a woman in her 50s. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her body has been taken to the mortuary at Cavan General Hospital for a post mortem.
A man in his 60s was also seriously injured and is being treated at the same hospital.
It’s understood a fire was also started at the property last night, but the fire brigade from Ballyconnell was able to quickly bring it under control.
A man in his 30s was arrested at a separate location in connection with the investigation and is being questioned at a Garda station in the county.
A murder investigation is underway and an incident room has been set up at Cavan Garda Station.
Gardaí are carrying out searches in the village of Ballyconnell close to where the man was believed to have been arrested.
It is understood gardaí are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
They are appealing for witnesses and those with information to come forward.
Gardaí have specifically appealed to anyone who travelled in the area of Kilnavert, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan, last night between 8.30pm and 9.30pm to provide them with any available camera footage, including dashcam recordings.
