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GardaĆ have confirmed that a murder inquiry is now under way into the death of 78-year-old Limerick woman Rose HanrahanĀ whose body was found at her home yesterday afternoon.
GardaĆĀ upgraded their investigation after Deputy State Pathologist Michael Curtis carried out a post-mortem examination on Mrs Hanrahan’s body this evening.
Earlier today, GardaĆ received court authority to continue searching Ms Hanrahan’s home at New Road, ThomondgateĀ Ā for a further 48 hours.
Mrs Hanrahan’s body was discovered in a downstairs room of her home by a relative at around 1.30pm yesterday.
Superintendent Derek Smart is briefing media on details of the investigation at Ā Mayorstone Garda Station.

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