The three family members who died in a suspected murder-suicide in North Kerry have been named locally.
Eileen O'Sullivan and her 23-year-old son Jamie were shot dead at their home in the townland Ballyreehan, near Lixnaw, last night.
The body of Eileen's partner, Mossie, was found in a nearby field alongside a shotgun shortly afterwards.
A garda press conference will take place shortly into the suspected double murder-suicide.
Assistant Deputy State Pathologist Dr Margot Bolster arrived to Lixnaw earlier this afternoon and post mortems are expected to be conducted later today.
A press conference will take place at half past three.
Update (4pm):
A short time ago, the bodies were removed from the scene and it’s expected post mortems will take place later today. A garda press conference, which took place in Lixnaw Garda Station, has just concluded. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with any information that may relate to the lead up to this incident to contact them At Listowel Garda Station.
