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Investigation as Man and Woman Found Dead at Bray House

The local coroner and State Pathologist have been notified, and a senior investigating officer has been appointed as gardaí seek witnesses.

  • On Wednesday, Gardaí discovered the bodies of a man in his 30s and a woman in her 40s at a residence on Old Connaught Avenue in Bray, County Wicklow. Both individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene.
  • The deceased were identified locally as couple Bridgid 'Biddy' O'Brien and James McGinn, according to Irish broadcaster RTÉ. Reports indicate the woman's body was found inside the house, while the man's was located outside.
  • A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the inquiry from Dun Laoghaire Garda Station, with the scene preserved by the Garda Technical Bureau. Gardaí have not ruled out third-party involvement at this stage.
  • Post-Mortem examinations are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday by the Office of the State Pathologist. "The outcome of the post-mortems will assist Gardaí in determining the course of the investigation," a spokesperson said.
  • Authorities urged anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Shankill Garda Station as soon as possible. Family liaison officers are providing support to relatives of the deceased couple.
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RTÉ broke the news in Ireland on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
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