A 51-year-old Co Wexford woman has been charged with the murder of her partner.

Caroline Roche from Ballyedmond, Monamolin, was brought before Enniscorthy District Court sitting in Gorey.

She was charged with the murder of Walter Plunkett in August 2012.

The 84-year-old’s body was found at a house at Ballyedmond on 19 August.

He and Ms Roche had been living together.

She was arrested by appointment this morning and was remanded in custody to appear in court again next Wednesday.