Investigation after death of woman in Cork

Investigations are under way after a woman was found dead in a Co Cork home.

Gardai were called to a residence in Cork city on Friday, where the body of a woman in her 50s was discovered.

She was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The scene at Richmond Hill was preserved for examination by local crime-scene officers.

The State pathologist and local coroner were notified.

The results of a post-mortem examination will guide the direction of the garda investigation.