Gardaí investigating the discovery of two bodies in Co Clare

Pat Flynn

Gardaí are investigating the discovery of two bodies at a residential property in North Clare on Saturday.

The remains of the elderly man and woman were found at the house near Doolin late last night.

Gardaí and units of Clare County Fire and Rescue Service from Ennistymon station attended the scene.

The bodies were discovered inside the property.

A Garda spokesperson confirmed: “Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a body of a man and woman, at a residential property in Doolin, Co. Clare, late last night, Saturday 11th October 2025.

"The bodies of the man, aged in his 80s and female, aged in her 90s has since been removed from the scene and taken to the mortuary in University Hospital Limerick, where post-mortems will take place in due course.

The results of the post-mortem will determine the course of the investigation.”

It's understood, however, that foul play is not suspected.