This is the Irish mum and businesswoman who tragically lost her life during a family holiday in Spain.
Thomasina Tobin, née McArdle, originally from Co Monaghan, was discovered dead alongside her New Zealand husband Patrick near Valencia in the country's east on Tuesday - with fears now mounting they perished in a freak accident.
The pair were found deceased in a hot tub, with sources indicating one line of enquiry suggests they may have suffered electrocution while in the hot tub - or succumbed to toxic fumes.
Respected Castleblayney family
Mrs Tobin, 51, hailed from the esteemed McArdle family of Castleblayney, though she'd been residing and working in London for roughly two decades.
Her father is Tommy McArdle, a renowned playwright, actor and producer - who dedicated numerous years to directing RTÉ's drama Glenroe, reports Belfast Live.
He's celebrated for his collaborations with his brother John, himself a writer and actor. The brothers also both represented Monaghan in football.
Career and family
Mrs Tobin held a degree from Trinity College Dublin and practised as a Chartered Surveyor. Notable UK projects she contributed to included the Ritz and Shard building, both situated in London.
She and Mr Tobin, 48, had two teenage children who were accompanying them when the tragedy unfolded on Tuesday at approximately 4pm Irish time. The couple were discovered deceased at a hot tub in their rented holiday accommodation within Cap Blanc, an exclusive gated estate in Cullera.
The development's properties boast Mediterranean Sea views, while Cap Blanc beach stretches 630 metres along the semi-urban coastline. Cullera, situated approximately 25 miles south of Valencia, has a population of around 25,000.
Consular support and investigation
The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed to the Irish Mirror that it is aware of the incident and is providing consular support for one Irish citizen involved in the case.
Early reports suggested both Mr and Mrs Tobin were Irish nationals, however it was subsequently confirmed he was from New Zealand.
A departmental spokeswoman stated to the Irish Mirror: "The Department is aware of this case and is providing consular assistance in the case of the Irish citizen concerned. As with all consular cases, the Department does not comment on the details of individual cases."
The pair's two young children are understood to have raised the alarm with the property owner after discovering their parents' bodies at the rented villa near Valencia at approximately 5pm local time on Tuesday.
Murder detectives from the local force initially examined the deaths, though Spanish authorities have since determined there were no indications of violence or suspicions of criminal activity.
Officers from Cullera Town Hall's police force attended the scene alongside the Civil Guard, which has now assumed responsibility for the investigation. Three of Mrs Tobin's relatives departed Monaghan on Tuesday evening, touching down in Valencia during the early hours of Wednesday morning. They have since taken charge of caring for the couple's children.
Spanish media outlets report that post-mortem examinations have been concluded, with foul play eliminated from enquiries, as investigators pursue the possibility that the deaths occurred accidentally.
According to these reports, one hypothesis under scrutiny suggests Mrs Tobin became trapped in the hot tub due to a mechanical malfunction, with her husband attempting a rescue - resulting in both suffering electrocution. Alternatively, the reports indicated they may have succumbed to toxic vapours emanating from the hot tub.
Residents of Castleblayney expressed profound dismay at the tragic deaths. One man told us: "The McArdle family are well known and highly respected. It is a terrible tragedy. Everyone is devastated."
