Breaking: Irish woman found dead on yacht in New York
Martha Nolan-O'Slattera was pronounced dead on a boat which was docked at the Montauk Yacht Club on Monday evening.
Ms Nolan-O'Slatarra moved to the United States in 2018 at the age of 26. She had been living in Manhattan.
While in the US, she set up fashion brand East X East in the Hamptons.
The Department of Foreign Affairs have said they are aware of the case and is providing consular assistance.
A spokesperson for the Department noted: "As with all consular cases, the Department does not comment on the details of individual cases."
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