Tipperary election candidate Marese Skehan passed away unexpectedly today.
She was campaigning to be an Independent voice for the five-seat constituency.
Gardaí say they are not treating her death as suspicious.
Ms Skehan's death means that voting will not proceed in Tipperary this Saturday as planned.
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The Department Of Local Government says nominations will now have to reopen, which will postpone voting for at least a week.
