Rural Co Clare community in ‘shock’ after bodies of man and woman discovered at house
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Two bodies found at property in Kilnaboy, near Corofin, by visitor yesterday afternoonThe man and woman are known to each other and both are in their 50s
The bodies of the man and woman were discovered on Thursday afternoon at the property at Kilnaboy, about 2km north of Corofin, and it is understood gardaí are treating the matter as suspicious.
The man’s body was found by a visitor who called at around 2.30pm, and the woman’s body was found inside.
The deceased couple are understood to have two adult children who were not at the property on Thursday afternoon.
Investigators are not looking for anyone else in relation to the deaths. The two bodies remained at the scene on Thursday evening.
In a statement, gardaí said they were “investigating all the circumstances following the discovery of two bodies in Co Clare this afternoon, Thursday 9th November 2023”.
Gardaí at the scene where two bodies were found at a house in Killinaboy, Co Clare, on Thursday. Photo: Eamon Ward
“Gardaí were called to the scene of the incident at a domestic residence in Kilnaboy at approximately 2:30pm where a man and a woman (aged in their 50s), who are known to each other, were found deceased. Their bodies remain at the scene.
“The scene is currently preserved for an examination by the Garda National Technical Bureau.
“The Coroner has been notified. The services of the Office of the State Pathologist have been requested and a post mortem will be carried out in due course.
“A Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to the family of the deceased.
“A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed and an Incident Room has been established at Ennis Garda Station.”
Local representatives said there was a deep sense of bewilderment and sadness in the -Corofin area at the “heartbreaking news”.
On Thursday evening, two gardaí and a single patrol car with blue flashing lights was stationed outside the property on a country road about a kilometre off the main Corofin to Kilfenora road.
External lights were on inside the house, with a car parked beside the home, and the quiet scene gave no indication of what had happened.
Ennis-based Garda Superintendent John Ryan said the scene was being preserved pending the arrival of the Garda Technical Bureau from Dublin who were expected to arrive later on Thursday night.
Supt Ryan said: “At the moment, we don’t know what happened and we are just waiting for a determination as to what exactly happened and we will be guided by the Technical Bureau.”
Speaking on Thursday evening, local Fianna Fáil councillor Joe Killeen said: “There is a deep sense of bewilderment and sadness in the area at the heartbreaking news.”
He added: “There is profound shock in the area that this tragedy has come to our door and to our area.
“The parish of Corofin and is a very tight knit community with great camaraderie and great support for families and individuals and the community will come in support of the families of those who have been involved in this tragedy.”
Fine Gael senator Martin Conway, who is based in north Clare, commented: “This is an unspeakable tragedy. The community is absolutely devastated and coming to terms with the enormity of what has happened and obviously our thoughts and prayers with the family at this incredibly difficult time.”
Gardaí in Co Clare are appealing to anyone who may have information to contact them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 684 8100 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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