A murder investigation is underway in County Cavan following the death of a woman in her 50s.
A man in his 30s has been arrested in connection with the investigation.
Gardaí remain on scene here at the end of Derrycasan lane just outside Kilnavart.
Up the lane, a house is sealed off pending the arrival of the Technical Bureau.
Emergency services attended the scene last night and discovered a woman in her 50s. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her body has been taken to the mortuary at Cavan General Hospital for a post mortem.
A man in his 60s was also seriously injured and is being treated at the same hospital.
It’s understood a fire was also started at the property last night, but the fire brigade from Ballyconnell was able to quickly bring it under control.
A man in his 30s was arrested at a separate location in connection with the investigation and is being questioned at a Garda station in the county.
A murder investigation is underway and an incident room has been set up at Cavan Garda Station.
