PETER Ireton, the founder and former chief executive of the Limerick-based charity, Bóthar, was found dead in his home this morning, in what was described as a “personal tragedy”.
Mr Ireton would have turned 69 next week.
His body was discovered in the back garden of his home in Casteltroy, Limerick, around 8am this morning.
The body was taken to University Hospital Limerick where a post mortem will be carried out later.
Gardai recovered a firearm at the scene however they are not treating the death as suspicious.
A garda spokesman said: “Gardaí are investigating a sudden death incident following the discovery of a body (man in his 60s) on April 19, 2021 at a house in Castletroy, Limerick.”
Gardai did not comment further, however they are not seeking anyone in connection with Mr Ireton’s death.
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A family friend described the news as “devastating”.
“It’s a tragedy, people who know him are absolutely devastated,” they added.
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