A woman in her 50s was found unconscious and injured on the grounds of Pollerton Castle in Co Carlow yesterday afternoon.
Gardaí were alerted to the discovery on the Pollerton Road.
The woman was taken to St Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny and was described as being in a serious condition.
The scene was preserved for a technical examination.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and in particular to anyone who travelled on Staplestown Road, St Patrick’s Avenue or Pollerton Road between the hours of 2am and 5am yesterday morning to contact them.
In addition, gardaí are appealing to any drivers of vehicles that may have travelled these roads between the above times and have footage from dash cams to contact them at Carlow Garda Station on 059-9136620, the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
