An investigation is under way in the small village of Johnswell after an elderly couple were found dead in their home.
The cause of the couple’s deaths has not been established, however it is understood that carbon monoxide poisoning may be the cause.
The bodies of the 83-year old man and 79-year-old woman were discovered yesterday evening.
Gardaí are currently at the scene on the Johnswell Road and the State Pathologist has been informed.
The bodies are expected to be removed to University Hospital Waterford later today.
State Pathologist informed of the deaths of an elderly couple at their home; johnswell road, Kilkenny City; Gardaí remain at scene. The cause of their deaths has not been established but It’s understood this stage that carbon monoxide poisoning may be the cause of the deaths.
— Damien Tiernan (@damienwlr) November 22, 2018
On the scene in Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny where an elderly couple have died from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning pic.twitter.com/MgUgLAVLIF
— Beat 102 103 (@beat102103) November 22, 2018
