Reacting to the killing Cllr Norma Moriarty expressed her sadness and shock at events and called for the local Garda station in Cahersiveen to be reopened across 24 hours as soon as possible. A post mortem examination is due to take place today and the scene remains sealed off. A post mortem examination is due to take place today and the scene remains sealed off. A man in his early-20s was arrested a short time later in connection with this investigation and is currently detained at Killarney Garda Station. Gardaí wish to appeal to witnesses who may have been in the area at the time of the incident or have information to contact them at Caherciveen Garda Station on 066-9473600 , The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

Source: Evening echo May 23, 2018 07:29 UTC