A 32-year-old mother, Paula Lawlor, was discovered deceased in her home in Baile eoghain, Gorey, county Wexford, ireland, early Thursday morning.The discovery has sent shockwaves through the close-knit community and launched a full-scale investigation by Irish authorities.
Emergency responders found Ms. Lawlor unresponsive at approximately 3:00 a.m. She exhibited visible injuries, and was pronounced dead at the scene. A subsequent autopsy was conducted, though the results are being withheld for investigative reasons.
A man in his 30s, known too Ms. Lawlor, was apprehended at the residence on suspicion of assault. He was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 but has since been released.The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in their efforts.
Local Fine Gael councillor Anthony Donohoe expressed the community’s grief and shock. He stated, ”Someone’s death is sad at any time of the year but coming just six days out from Christmas that just compounds the misery of the family.” He further described Gorey as a “quiet town” and Baile Eoghain as a “nice estate,” emphasizing the unexpected nature of the tragedy. He added, “It’s a massive shock to the town and to the people of Gorey. Gorey’s a quiet town.Baile Eoghain is a long-established housing estate in Gorey. When [then-minister] Eoghan Murphy was in housing, the council built about 20 new units in the estate. It’s a council estate, it’s a nice estate. It’s something you just don’t expect to happen here.”
Authorities are actively seeking witnesses and dashcam footage from anyone who may have been in the vicinity of Baile Eoghain during the early morning hours of Thursday. Anyone with information is urged to contact Gorey Garda Station at 094 30690 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111. A Garda spokesperson confirmed that “Investigations are ongoing.”
This tragic event underscores the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement in solving violent crimes. The investigation continues, and updates will be provided as they become available.
Paula Lawlor (32) was found dead in her home in Baile Eoghain, Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland on Thursday morning. [1] [2] [3] She is suspected to have been murdered. A man in his 30s, known to ms. Lawlor, was arrested on suspicion of assault but has as been released.
