A man has been arrested after a woman's body was discovered in a house in Co Mayo.
Gardai rushed to the scene in the Kilbree area of Westport at around 10am on Friday.
The dead woman is believed to be in her early 40s.
A man, who is also in his 40s, has been arrested in connection with the incident.
"The body remains at the scene and the scene is preserved pending examination by the State Pathologist and the Garda Technical Bureau.
"At this stage Gardaí are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident.
"The family of the deceased woman has been notified and a family liaison officer has been appointed. The Garda investigation is ongoing.
"An incident room has been established at Castlebar Garda Station.
"Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone who can assist with this investigation are asked to contact Castlebar Garda station on 094 9038200 or the Garda confidential line on 1800 666111."
