A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman in Co Carlow.
The 24-year-old's body was discovered at a house on High Street, Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow, at 6am this morning.
She has been named locally as Lisa Doyle from Bangnelstown and locals say she had only moved into the house two weeks ago.
Gardaí have sealed off the scene for a forensic examination and the office of the State Pathologist has been notified.
The woman's body has been removed to the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise where a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out.
The man is being detained at Carlow Garda Station.