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29th Aug 2016

Five family members found dead in Co Cavan home

Devastating news this afternoon.

Cathy Donohue

A family of five were found dead in Co Cavan this morning.

According to RTÉ , Gardaí discovered the bodies of a man in his 40s, a woman in her 30s and their three sons aged 13, 11 and 6, at a property in the town of Barconey, near Ballyjamesduff.

An official investigation is underway but early reports have suggested that Gardaí are describing the incident as a tragedy.

A press conference will be held at 5pm this evening at Ballyjamesduff Garda station.

The State Pathologist and Garda Technical Bureau have attended the scene.

More to follow.