Hazel and David Byrne, a reclusive couple in their 50s from Co Cork, were discovered deceased in their home near Glenbeigh. Gardaí are treating the situation as a personal tragedy, indicating no foul play is suspected. Their bodies may have gone undiscovered for weeks, possibly since late 2024. Neighbors describe the couple as private, noting minimal interactions within the community. A local resident expressed shock at the incident in this typically quiet area. Post-mortems are set to determine the cause of death, while investigations continue with the scene preserved.
"They kept to themselves. I never spoke to him but she saluted me from time to time... I know so little about them, it is very sad."
"Gardaí are treating their deaths as a personal tragedy and are not looking for anyone else in connection with the discovery."
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