A man aged in his early 70s has been arrested in relation to the murder of Nora Sheehan.
Gardaí in Bandon arrested the man on Tuesday morning.
Nora Sheehan, from Ballyphehane, Co. Cork, was killed between June 6 and 12 over 41 years ago in 1981.
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The 54-year-old's body was found at Shippool, Innishannon, Co. Cork, on June 12, 1981.
She was last seen alive outside the South Infirmary Hospital, Cork, at 9.45 pm on June 6, 1981.
The man is due to appear before Skibbereen District Court at 12 midday today.
A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí in Bandon have arrested a man (early 70s) this morning, Tuesday 28th June, 2022 in relation to the murder of Nora Sheehan, Ballyphehane, Co. Cork between the 6th and 12th June, 1981.
“The man was arrested this morning and is due to appear before Skibbereen District Court at 12 midday today, Tuesday 28th June, 2022 charged in relation to the murder.
“Investigations ongoing.”
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