Widow Philomena Hernon is sister of former Fianna Fáil MEP

Gardaí at the scene in Spiddal. Photo: Ray Ryan

Gardaí at the scene in Spiddal. Photo: Ray Ryan

Gardaí are investigating the death of a woman after what appeared to be a fall in her home and are seeking to rule out that any foul play was involved.

Philomena Hernon, who was in her 60s, of Salahoona, Spiddal, Co Galway, was found dead at her home at around 5.30pm on Friday.