A man has been arrested after the body of woman in her 30s was found near an IPAS accommodation centre in Co Galway this morning.
The discovery was made near Waterloo Bridge on the outskirts of Clifden shortly before 9am.
A man in his 30s was arrested and is receiving medical treatment.
Gardaí say they are following a definite line of inquiry and are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.
The woman is understood to have been from Iran and was a resident of Waterloo House IPAS centre.
She was the mother of two young children who attend primary school in Clifden.
Principal of Scoil Mhuire Dara McAleer issued a statement to the community.
"On behalf of Scoil Mhuire, Clifden, I want to acknowledge that this is an incredibly difficult time for our school community.
"Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of the deceased.
"The wellbeing of our pupils is our absolute priority. The National Educational Psychological Service are onsite with us today, and our staff are working to support every child in their care.
"We would ask that the privacy of the family and of our school community be respected at this time."
House Manager of the IPAS centre PK Joyce described the woman as a "wonderful person" who came to Ireland in 2024 to make a new life for herself and her family.
He said that she had settled in well and was a popular member of the community.
The scene has been preserved and an examination is being carried out by the Garda Technical Bureau.
Members of the Garda Water Unit have been searching the Owenglen River for evidence.
Gardaí said the results of a post-mortem examination on the woman's body will determine the course of their investigation.
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