The body was discovered in an apartment in Westport late on Sunday evening.
Gardaí in Westport have confirmed that the body of a woman was discovered in an apartment in the town last Sunday night.
The body of the 55-year-old woman was discovered in an apartment in the Station Rise development off Altamont Street in the town.
Family members had become concerned after not hearing from the woman for some time, and after making enquiries with neighbours, Gardaí were told that the deceased had not been seen for a number of weeks.
Gardaí gained access to the apartment late on Sunday evening and the body of the 55-year-old was discovered. The death is not being treated as suspicious. The body was removed to Mayo University Hospital where a post-mortem was carried out and a report for the Coroner's Court is being prepared.
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