Tributes have been paid to the "wonderful" woman who was found dead near an IPAS accommodation centre in Co Galway.
She has been named as Masuma Sohrabi, known locally as Atijafari, who was aged in her 30s.
Ms Sohrabi's body was discovered by gardaí near Waterloo Bridge, on the outskirts of Clifden, shortly before 9am yesterday.
A man in his 30s has been arrested and is receiving medical treatment.
Gardaí say they are following a definite line of inquiry and are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.
They also said a Family Liaison Officer has been assigned.
Ms Sohrabi was the mother of two young children who attend Scoil Mhuire primary school in Clifden.
She came to Ireland from Iran in 2024 and lived at Waterloo House IPAS centre.
Residents of the centre, who reported her missing on Wednesday night, said that she was loved by everyone and they were devastated to learn of her death.
House Manager of the centre, PK Joyce, described Ms Sohrabi as a "wonderful person" who came to Ireland to make a new life for herself and her family.
He said that she had settled in well and was a popular member of the community.
In a statement, Scoil Mhuire Principal Dara McAleer said: "I want to acknowledge that this is an incredibly difficult time for our school community.
"Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of the deceased.
"The wellbeing of our pupils is our absolute priority. The National Educational Psychological Service are onsite with us today, and our staff are working to support every child in their care.
"We would ask that the privacy of the family and of our school community be respected at this time."
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The scene has been preserved and an examination is being carried out by the Garda Technical Bureau.
Members of the Garda Water Unit have been searching the Owenglen River for evidence.
A post-mortem examination is due to take place and gardaí said the results will determine the course of their investigation.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident.
Anyone in the Clifden area - in particular, the Galway Road - between 2pm on Wednesday and 9am yesterday, who may have noticed anything suspicious, are being asked to come forward.
Gardaí can be contacted at Clifden Garda Station on 095 22500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
