Gardaí investigating after bodies of elderly couple found in Kenmare

The area around the property has been sealed off, with early indications that it is a personal tragedy.

The couple, believed to be in their 70s and 80s, are understood to be English, having lived in Kenmare for many years. Picture: RIP.ie

Gardai are investigating the discovery of the bodies of an elderly couple in a house on the outskirts of Kenmare in Co Kerry, with early indications that it is a personal tragedy.

The area around the property has been sealed off and the office of the State Pathologist has been notified following the discovery on Sunday morning.

The bodies have been removed from the scene at Dromnevane and taken to University Hospital Kerry (UHK) in Tralee.

The couple, believed to be in their 70s and 80s, are understood to be English, having lived in Kenmare for many years.

Gardai are investigating but are not looking for anyone else in connection with the deaths.

A post mortem on the two bodies will now be conducted.

Kenmare Councillor Patrick Connor-Scarteen said the news was just filtering through and people were shocked and upset.

"People in Kenmare are shocked at this very tragic news and our thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends," Cllr Connor-Scarteen said.