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22nd Nov 2018

Elderly Kilkenny couple die in suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

Jade Hayden

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An elderly couple have died in a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Kilkenny.

The 83-year-old man and 77-year-old woman were discovered in their home just outside Kilkenny city by family members last night.

Their bodies are thought to have been inside the Johnswell Road house for a few days.

RTE reports that the nature of death has not yet been determined, but carbon monoxide poisoning is being examined as a possible cause.

The couples’ bodies are expected to be removed to Waterford Regional Hospital later today.

Gardaí are currently at the scene.