Gardai are expected to launch a murder inquiry later, after a woman was stabbed to death in Dun Laoghaire yesterday.
The 65 year old widow was attacked at her home in Clarinda Park East last evening.
The mother of 3 was taken to St. Vincent's University Hospital where she was pronounced dead a short time later.
A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and it's understood he was known to the victim.
A neighbour is believed to have sustained minor injuries when he tried to come to the woman's aid, after her daughter ran onto the street screaming.
