Body discovered following fire at same Co Offaly home in which Tadgh Farrell (4) and Mary Holt were murdered in December 2025A body has been discovered following a house fire at the same Co Offaly home where four‑year‑old Tadgh Farrell and his great‑aunt Mary Holt were killed in an arson attack in December 2025. Tadgh Farrell and Mary Holt died in the attack. “Initially, it wasn’t believed anyone was in the house but the body was discovered in an upstairs bedroom after the fire was brought under control. “This is profoundly shocking news to everyone waking up this morning and hearing about this incident,” Deputy Nolan said. To have such similar incident happen so close together with the same tragic consequences is just tragic.”

Source: Irish Independent March 24, 2026 14:26 UTC