Couple found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning in apparent double suicide in Glenbeigh, Co Kerry
David Byrne, 52, and Hazel Byrne, 51, were found dead in their bungalow at Mountain Stage, Glenbeigh, Co Kerry, on 4 February 2025, in an apparent double suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning. Gardaí found notes confirming the couple's intention to end their own lives and equipment used to produce carbon monoxide, and the remains were badly decomposed, possibly since early October 2024.
- Reported4 Feb
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Key facts
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- whatTwo bodies of a man and a woman were discovered at a domestic residence in Glenbeigh, Co Kerry. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGardaí believe the couple died in a personal tragedy from carbon monoxide poisoning. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man and woman were found dead in their home in Co Kerry on Tuesday morning from carbon monoxide poisoning in an apparent double suicide. (irishtimes.com)
- whatLocals found a notice on the door warning people not to enter because of carbon monoxide. (irishtimes.com)
- whatFirefighters wearing breathing apparatus found the bodies of the couple in a bedroom. (irishtimes.com)
- whatBoth remains were badly decomposed in the sealed house, possibly since early October. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe bodies were discovered on Tuesday 4 February 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenSources say officers believe the couple died in a personal tragedy that had been planned out and acted upon in late 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe scene remains preserved and an examination by the Garda Technical Bureau will take place. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe Coroner and the office of the State Pathologist have been notified. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe two bodies remain at the scene pending preliminary technical examination and will be removed for a postmortem examination. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are examining dates on perishable food items and checking bank activity to determine when the couple were last alive. (irishtimes.com)
- otherGardaí do not believe any third party was involved. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe couple are believed to have been somewhat reclusive. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe Byrnes were originally from Mallow in north Cork and sold their home at Ballinvuskig around 2018 before moving to Glenbeigh. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe couple had not been in contact with their families for years. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe couple may not have used mobile phones out of security concerns. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe couple are believed to have bought the bungalow a few years ago. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 4 Feb2025Couple found dead in Co Kerry house had not been in contact with their families for years
First report of the discovery of the couple's bodies and the apparent double suicide; postmortems pending at University Hospital Kerry.
victim, 52, male, irish (judged from name)victim, Hazel Byrne, 51, female, irish (judged from name)Hazel Byrne - 4 Feb2025Two bodies discovered at house as gardai launch investigation
Adds that the couple were 'somewhat reclusive,' locals discovered them after not seeing them in several months, sources say Gardaí believe the death may have occurred in late 2024, and the scene is preserved pending Technical Bureau examination and postmortem.
victim, 50s, malevictim, 50s, female