04/04/2011

Body Found On Beach Identified

Gardai at Ennistymon are appealing for witnesses and information following the discovery of a woman's body on a beach in Co Clare.

The deceased has been named by investigating Gardai as 43-year-old Deirdre McCarthy of Turlough House, Ballyvaughan.

Ms McCarthy was last seen at her home on Sunday 27th March and failed to turn up for work the following morning.

Her body washed up on Fanore Strand and the alarm was raised by a passer-by.

A post mortem examination is being carried out and Gardai are awaiting the results. From the investigation so far it is known that Deirdre McCarthy died under suspicious circumstances.

Gardai are in particular appealing to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity or movements at or in the vicinity of Turlough House, or on the roads in and out of Ballyvaughan, Lisdoonvarna, or Kilfanora, between 11.30pm on Sunday 27 March and 7am on Monday 28 March. Anyone with information is asked to contact Ennistymon Garda Station.

(BMcN)




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