Overview

• Mark O’Connor, 54, Louise O’Connor, 56, and their son Evan, 27, were discovered dead at their Drumgowna home shortly before 10 a.m. on Monday.
• A man in his 30s was arrested nearby and is being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act in connection with the case.
• Police described the deaths as violent and have sealed the property for examination by the Garda National Technical Bureau after notifying the coroner and state pathologist.
• An incident room is open at Ardee Garda Station, a senior investigating officer and family liaison are in place, and Gardaí have appealed for information from the public.
• Media reports say a care worker raised the alarm and that a man emerged with blood on his hands and spoke to a neighbour, details that remain subject to official verification.