Investigation launched after woman found dead at Galway hotel

An investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead in a Galway hotel.

It is believed that the body of the woman was discovered yesterday afternoon at the Connemara Lake Hotel in Oughterard. RTÉ reports that the woman, a guest at the hotel, was in her 60s and from Cork. A statement on the hotel's website reads:

"The Connemara Lake Hotel confirms that a guest tragically passed away while staying in the Hotel over the weekend. The Hotel is closed until further notice while an investigation takes place by the Garda Síochána. Our thoughts and prayers are with the deceased, their family and friends. October 31^st 2017".

A post-mortem examination will take place today. Main image via RTÉ