Gardaí were alerted after neighbours reported that they had not seen the woman for a while

Andrew Quinn and Andrew E Quinn

12:39, 12 Nov 2025Updated 12:42, 12 Nov 2025

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There is shock and sadness in the fishing village of Passage East, Co. Waterford, after the body of a woman, 60s, was discovered inside a residential property.

Gardaí were alerted after neighbours reported that they had not seen the woman for a while. The woman is thought to have lived alone.

It is believed the woman may have lain dead for a while, but the exact length of time is not yet known. In a heartbreaking development, it has been reported that gardai also discovered the remains of the woman’s pet dog.

A Garda spokesperson told The Irish Mirror: “Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a deceased woman in her 60s at a domestic residence in Passage East, Co. Waterford on Monday 10th November 2025.

“The Coroner was notified and her body has since been removed to University Hospital Waterford, where a postmortem examination will take place in due course.”Investigations are ongoing,” the spokesperson added.

The Irish Mirror understands that foul play is not suspected at this time.