The Pat Kenny Show Double murder investigation after suspected petrol bomb attack
Dec 8, 2025
Kyle Butler, a Newstalk reporter, delivers a harrowing account of a double murder investigation in Edenderry, where a young boy and his great-aunt fell victim to a suspected petrol bomb attack. He discusses the profound shock and devastation gripping the community, detailing the victims' relationship and the ongoing treatment of a third family member in the hospital. Speculation about motives, including drug connections and previous attacks, adds a chilling layer to this tragedy. Butler also highlights the close-knit nature of the local estate and the urgent appeals for information from authorities.
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Deliberate Attack Sparks Murder Probe
- The fire is being treated as a deliberate, targeted attack on a family home in Edenderry.
- Gardaí have launched a double murder investigation after two deaths and one serious injury.
Community Shock And Visible Grief
- Kyle Butler described neighbours lined in the streets and a community in shock when he arrived.
- He reported flowers, crying and a palpable sense of devastation in the estate.
Victims Identified By Locals
- The victims were named locally as four-year-old Tig Farrell and 60-year-old Mary Holt, his great-aunt.
- A woman in her 50s, believed to be the child's grandmother, was treated for serious injuries in hospital.