Foul play not suspected in death of man in fire at Edenderry home where Tadgh Farrell (4) and Mary Holt (60) died in arson attack last year
The man has been named locally as Christopher ‘Crunchie’ Holt – the brother of Mary Holt (60), who died along with her grandnephew Tadgh Farrell (4), after an arson attack on the same property last December. The body of Mr Holt, aged in his sixties, was found after a blaze at the house in the early hours of Tuesday. Family members and friends of Mr Holt paid tribute to him. It is understood gardaí believe Mr Holt died in a tragic incident and that the fire may have been accidental. Alongside a series of images of Mr Holt, she wrote: “Fly high with the angels.
Source: Irish Independent March 26, 2026 01:47 UTC
