A man has been arrested after a woman's body was discovered in Co Mayo.
The body was found at a house in the Kilbree area, near Westport.
Gardaí say they became aware of the incident at around 10am today.
The body remains at the scene, and an examination will be carried out by the State Pathologist and a Garda forensic team.
The man - aged in his 40s - who was arrested is being held at Castlebar Garda Station under section 4 Criminal Justice Act 1984.
In a statement, gardaí said: "At this stage gardaí are not looking for anyone else in relation to this incident.
"The family of the deceased woman has been notified and a family liaison officer has been appointed. The Garda investigation is ongoing."
Any witnesses or anyone with information are being asked to contact Castlebar Garda station on 094 9038200 or the Garda confidential line on 1800 666111.
