Gardaí are investigating the death of a woman at a house in Kilkenny city last night.
The woman who was in her 70s was found dead at a house in Maudlin Street in Kilkenny City.
The discovery was made after emergency services were called to the scene at around 6 o'clock yesterday evening.
A man was subsequently arrested in the area and is being held in Kilkenny Garda Station.
The scene has been preserved overnight for a full technical examination to take place.
Gardai are also appealing for anyone with information to contact them in Kilkenny, on the Garda Confidential line or at any Garda Station.
Local Councillor Andrew McGuinness says the area is in shock.
"It's very tragic, the community here are devastated and to come at a time when there's already an air of sadness and distress throughout every community in Ireland.
"The nature in which this has happened and the timing of this is absolutely shocking."
