Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a female child with serious injuries in a Clare village this morning.

Gardaí and National Ambulance Service paramedics responded to the incident

The girl was discovered at a premises in Clarecastle and has been taken from the scene to University Hospital Limerick to be treated for her injuries.

Gardaí have sealed off the property while a technical examination of the scene is undertaken. Investigations are ongoing. More to follow.