THE bodies of an elderly couple were found today in their home in Co Cork.
It’s understood the pensioners were found together at the bottom of the stairs in their home in Glounthane, a village a few kilometres on the eastern side of Cork city.
It’s not known how long they may have been dead, but according to sources they were both highly regarded and respected in their local community.
The bodies of the man and woman, who were aged in their 80s, are believed to have been found together, as if they had fallen down the stairs at the same time.
The house has been sealed off by Gardai who are carrying out a full investigation.
However at this stage sources say there was no sign of a forced entry into the house nor any evidence of foul play.
The local coroner has been notified and the bodies have been taken to Cork University Hospital where a postmortem examination is expected on the bodies on Tuesday.
Gardai say the results of the postmortems will determine the course of their investigations.
However they are saying it is likely the deaths occurred as a result of a tragic accident.
Gardai told The Irish Sun that the scene is preserved for technical examination.
In a statement, a garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí in Mayfield were alerted to an incident this evening, Monday 30th June 2025, at a residence at Glounthaune, Co. Cork.
“Gardaí attended the scene and two bodies were located in the house (one man and one woman aged in their 80’s, both deceased).
“The scene is preserved for technical examination.
“No further information is available at this time.”
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