Crimes like alleged murder-suicide in Fermanagh lead to increase in calls to Adapt Kerry Women's Refuge

Crimes such as the alleged murder-suicide in Fermanagh last week always lead an increase in calls.

That's according the refuge coordinator with Adapt Kerry Women's Refuge, Emma O'Mahony.

Vanessa Whyte and her children Sara and James died after a gun attack at the family home in Maguiresbridge.

Her husband and the children's father, Ian Rutledge, who is thought to have carried out the shooting, died in hospital on Monday from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

Ms O'Mahony says they could not accommodate everyone seeking shelter so far this year:

The Samaritans may be contacted at 116 123, Adapt Kerry Women's Refuge at 066 712 9100, or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.