Ireland

Denise McKenna: Irish woman who died in New York to be buried in Co Monaghan

Police in New York are investigating the death of a 51-year-old woman from Co Monaghan
Police in New York are investigating the death of a 51-year-old woman from Co Monaghan Police in New York are investigating the death of a 51-year-old woman from Co Monaghan

AN Irish woman who died in Brooklyn is to be buried in Co Monaghan tomorrow morning.

Denise McKenna (51), originally from Castleblayney, had been living in New York for several years.

Police in the city said they are investigating the death, however, a spokesman said it does not appear to be suspicious at this time.

The New York Police Department said the medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

Officers responded to an emergency call on March 1.They said they found Ms McKenna unconscious with injuries suggesting she fell.

Her funeral will take place in Castleblayney tomorrow.