Our thoughts and prayers are with her parents, family, friends, club, and community in Tullamore, Offaly.

We are also conscious of the enormous trauma being experienced by the children she taught at Durrow National School.

Ashling represented the best of modern Ireland, as a teacher, musician and sportsperson.

She gave everything to life, moulding young people for the future and sharing her talent for music and sport.

Her death is a devastating blow to her family and community.

There is no place in our society for violence, particularly violence against women. It cannot and will not be tolerated.

The safety and security of women is at the core of our society’s values.

I would urge anyone with any information about this killing to bring it to the attention of Gardaí.