Detective who died after fire on boat in Carrick-On-Shannon named as Deirdre Finn

James Cox

A woman who died following a fire on a boat in Co Leitrim has been named locally as Deirdre Finn, a serving member of An Garda Síochána.

Emergency services rushed to the scene in Carrick-On-Shannon on Sunday morning when the fire broke out on the vessel.

The scene is currently preserved, and the boat has been removed to a secure location. A technical examination will take place of the scene and boat by the Garda Technical Bureau in due course.

An Garda Síochána can confirm the deceased woman was an off duty member of An Garda Síochána, Deirdre (Dee) Finn, who was attached to Dun Laoghaire Garda station.

A Family Liaison Officer has been provided to Deirdre's family.

Garda Management will provide supports to Deirdre's family and her colleagues locally and within the wider organisation where required.