Gardaí in Nenagh arrested two people on Friday, August 9 in connection with the death of 89-year-old Josephine 'Josie' Ray, who was found deceased in her home on Sunday, August 4.
The arrests were made the same day that Josie was laid to rest in Nenagh.
Gardaí said that they arrested a man and a woman, both in their 50s, on Friday as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Josie's death.
The two are detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at Garda stations in the Southern Region, Gardaí said on Friday.
Investigations are ongoing.
On Tuesday, Gardaí in Nenagh said that a woman's body was discovered at a residence at St Joseph's Park in Nenagh, Co Tipperary on Sunday afternoon.
The woman, aged in her 80s, was pronounced deceased at the scene and her body was removed to University Hospital Limerick.
A post-mortem examination was completed by the State Pathologist on Monday; the results are not being released for operational reasons.
Gardaí said on Tuesday they were appealing for witnesses to come forward, particularly those who were in the St. Joseph’s Park area of Nenagh, Co Tipperary between 8 pm on Saturday and mid-day on Sunday.
Additionally, individuals with video recordings, including motorists with dash cams, from the area within the timeframe are asked to provide footage to investigate Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Nenagh Garda Station at 067 50450, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
A notice on RIP.ie said that the death of Josephine 'Josie' Ray (nee O'Meara) occurred at her home in Nenagh on Sunday.
Josie is predeceased by her husband Paddy and daughter Joan O'Brien and will be sadly missed by her loving daughters Sarah, Frances, Mary, and Carmel, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, cousins, relatives, her great neighbours, relatives, and friends.
A requiem mass was held for Josie at St. Mary of the Rosary Church in Nenagh on Friday morning, followed by burial at Killodeirana Graveyard.
Speaking toward the end of the funeral, Josie's granddaughter Rosie told the congregation: "She was a lady. She loved her style, always in glitter, and loved her jewelry.
"She was some woman for dancing. Anything that was on in town, she would be at it with my mother Sarah.
"Always up for a laugh and a dance.
"She had a great heart. She always said to me, 'Rosie, I'll never forget you for doing that,' just the little things I would do for her ... she really appreciated everything."
Rosie tearfully continued: "She had great time for everyone that knew her. She is a Park legend, and to all who knew her from the Park, they will always remember her and miss her.
"We will all miss you, Josie, you were one of a kind, a true lady. We all love you, always."
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