The grandmother was found with severe head injuries in her home a week ago
Following interview with neighbours and analysis of CCTV footage, gardaí identified a potential suspect in her death, a man in his 30s who was known to Ms Canavan.
It is understood the woman may have let the man into her home before her death. Gardaí arrested the man on Sunday morning and held up for around 24 hours for questioning. On Monday afternoon gardaí announced he has been released from custody and that “a file will be prepared for the DPP.” Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information on the case: “Anyone with any information is asked to contact Sligo Garda station on 071 9157000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.”
Ms Canavan, who was buried on Saturday, was from Crossmolina, Co Mayo, but had rented a home on St John’s Terrace in Sligo town for the past several years. She had two adult children.Conor Gallagher is Crime and Security Correspondent of The Irish Times
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