A 39-year-old woman who was travelling to a relative's funeral when she died on an Irish ferry has been pictured for the first time.
Mary Cash, was found deceased in the bathroom of the Stena Nordica ferry en route to Wexford, leading initially to a substantial police response.
However, it's now understood that foul play is not suspected. In the wake of the discovery of her body, a significant altercation erupted onboard, prompting the captain to request emergency assistance upon arrival at Rosslare Port.
More heartbreaking details have emerged surrounding the tragedy as it has been revealed by friends and family that Mary was accompanying her husband Ned. They were transporting the body of his father, Martin Cash, in a hearse to Ireland for burial, after a prior service at St Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church in North London.
While Gardaí continue their inquiries into Mary's death, they have dismissed the possibility of criminal involvement. Tributes have poured in through social media, with loved ones sharing: "Heart breaking poor Ned going to bury his father tomorrow now his beautiful wife. Jesus heal broken hearted give her family strength true this heart breaking time."
Following her death, police questioned several passengers and arrested a man, but he was released from custody shortly afterwards. The funeral of Martin Cash was postponed for a day after the tragic discovery, reports the Mirror.
Mary's funeral is being planned, but arrangements were put on hold pending the outcome of her post-mortem examination.
In a statement, gardaí confirmed: "A post mortem examination on the deceased woman has been completed, the results of which are not being released for operational reasons. The male arrested in connection with the investigation has been released from detention without charge.
"A Garda Family Liaison Officer (FLO) continues to engage with and support the family of the deceased. A Garda Senior Investigating Officer, will now supervise the completion of an investigation for the purpose of a file to assist a Coroner's Inquest.
"As previously highlighted, An Garda Síochána is not investigating any other separate alleged Public Order Incidents on board this ferry sailing."
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