Overview
- The body of 81‑year‑old Noreen Daly was found at her home in Ardsallagh near Youghal Bridge on Monday and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
- The scene has been sealed for forensic examination, a Senior Investigating Officer and a Garda Family Liaison Officer have been appointed, and an incident room has been set up at Dungarvan Garda Station.
- A man in his 30s has been arrested and is being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at a south‑eastern garda station, which allows initial detention for questioning of up to 24 hours.
- Gardaí carried out checkpoints and searches in the local area and are asking anyone who was in Ardsallagh or Youghal Bridge recently to come forward with information or camera and dashcam footage.
- Local groups and politicians have paid tribute to Daly for her community role, and investigators say the Waterford coroner and the Office of the State Pathologist have been notified as the inquiry continues.