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A man has been arrested this morning in connection to the death of Miriam Burns last August.
Miriam Burns

Man (50s) released without charge following arrest in connection to death of woman last year

The body of Miriam Burns was discovered at her home in Ardshanavooley, Killarney, on the afternoon of 15 August, 2022.

LAST UPDATE | Feb 8th 2023, 9:33 PM

A MAN WHO was arrested in connection to the death of a woman in Co Kerry last year has been released without charge.

Gardaí said a file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The body of 75-year-old Miriam Burns was discovered at her home in Ardshanavooley, Killarney, on the afternoon of 15 August, 2022.

Following the results of a post mortem examination, gardaí began a murder investigation.

The man in his 50s was arrested by gardaí this morning and he is being held at a garda station in Cork city.

Investigations are ongoing.