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The house on Bachelor's Walk in Tullamore, Co Offaly, where the body of an 11-year-old girl was discovered by Gardai Julien Behal/PA Wire/Press Association Images

Woman interviewed over death of girl in Tullamore

The woman presented herself to a garda station in Tullamore yesterday. She was not arrested or charged.

A WOMAN HAS been interviewed in connection with the death of an 11-year-old girl in Tullamore at the weekend.

A garda spokesperson said that a woman was interviewed yesterday at Tullamore garda station in relation to the investigation.

The woman wasn’t arrested or charged following the interview.

The 11-year-old girl was found at a home in Bachelor’s Walk in Tullamore, Co Offaly, just after 9pm on Saturday night.

Her mother was also found unconscious and was brought to hospital along with her daughter, who was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Gardaí had said earlier this week that they were hoping to speak with the mother, who was named locally as  GP Bernadette Scully, and were not looking to interview anyone else in relation to the death.

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    Jun 3rd 2018, 2:01 PM

    May he rest in peace

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    Jun 3rd 2018, 2:03 PM

    RIP lad, A nightmare for all involved, his family will be devestated as will his travelling companions who must be in total shock.

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    Jun 3rd 2018, 2:59 PM

    So tragic for everyone concerned and so far away from home. It’s going to be a sad and painful for the return journey. Rest in peace fella

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    Jun 3rd 2018, 2:51 PM

    Horrible journey over for his family to identify the body, RIP

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    Jun 3rd 2018, 2:48 PM

    Was looking forward to having some fun in sun ends up in death. How horrible! RIP.

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    Jun 3rd 2018, 5:37 PM

    Thoughts are with his family and friends. A wonderful holiday ended in tragedy. Poor guy. RIP.

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    Jun 3rd 2018, 6:13 PM

    What is the deal with Irish people and balconies?

    You lot see a balcony and just have to go on it.

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    Jun 5th 2018, 4:14 AM

    @Daniel Doran: the deceased is Welsh not Irish.

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    Jun 3rd 2018, 11:34 PM

    To sad poor chap and his family R.I.P

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