Man found dead after Edenderry blaze was brother of Mary Holt who died alongside Tadgh Farrell (4) after arson attack on same house
The body of Christopher ‘Crunchie’ Holt, aged in his sixties, was found after a blaze at the house in the early hours of Tuesday. However, 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. Although the house had been boarded up since December’s fire, it is understood Mr Holt was living in the kitchen as the rest of the home was uninhabitable. Alongside a series of images of Mr Holt, she wrote: “Fly high with the angels.
Source: Irish Independent March 24, 2026 21:14 UTC
