A man in his 70s has been arrested by gardaí investigating the 1984 murder of 34-year-old Marie Tierney.
Ms Tierney was reported missing on October 22, 1984, having left her home in her car.
The car was located later that day at Newpark, Kilkenny.
Following a comprehensive search, Ms Tierney's body was discovered on the Bleach Road, Kilkenny December 21, 1984.
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A murder investigation was launched and this morning, gardaí in Kilkenny today arrested the man in his 70s in connection with the investigation.
The man is currently detained in Kilkenny Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 – Criminal Justice Act 1984.
Gardaí say investigations are continuing.
