Gardaí investigate death of young Cavan midwife

Martina Senturk was found unresponsive at her Roscommon home at the weekend

The woman found dead at her home in Roscommon at the weekend has been named as Martina Senturk, nee Reynolds (32), a popular midwife who worked at Cavan General Hospital.

The mother of three was found unresponsive at her home in her native Kilglass, Co Roscommon, shortly before 9am on Saturday.

Her remains were taken to University Hospital Galway for post mortem on Sunday.

A Garda spokesperson said: “A postmortem has been completed by the State Pathologist, the results of which are not being released for operational purposes."

Mrs Senturk and her husband, who is from Turkey, were living in the area with their three young children.

Local councillor Joe Murphy told the Irish Examiner that the family were “well liked”.

"It is a very tragic case, and the community is very upset obviously. She was a young woman with three small children, it makes it even harder.

“It is hard to comprehend and just a very unbelievably tragic case. My thoughts are with her family and friends,” he said.

Gardaí are investigating and appealing for information and the results of the post mortem will determine the course of their investigation.

Mrs Senturk was found unresponsive at her private residence in Kilglass shortly before 9am on Saturday.

Gardaí conducted a technical examination of the scene where she was found.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have information to call Castlerea Garda Station on 094 962 1620 or any garda station.”

Martina's funeral will take place on Wednesday morning, May 31, at the Sacred Heart Church, Kilglass, at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Scramogue Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband Selcuk; cherished sons Oscar, Romeo & Milan; parents Patrick and Helen Reynolds; sister Joanne Rogers; brothers Thomas and Martin; in laws; nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles, relatives and friends.

Martina is sadly missed by her work colleagues in Cavan General Hospital.