Overview

• Mark O’Connor, 54, Louise O’Connor, 56, and their son Evan, 27, were found dead at their Drumgowna home near Tallanstown shortly before 10am on Monday.
• A man in his 30s was arrested nearby shortly after officers arrived and remains in custody, with Gardaí saying they are not seeking anyone else.
• The Garda National Technical Bureau is carrying out a detailed scene examination, and post‑mortems are beginning at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda.
• A care worker discovered the bodies when arriving to collect Evan, and media have reported an unconfirmed account of a suspect with bloodied hands apologising to a neighbour.
• Family liaison support has been assigned, community tributes have been paid to the well‑known advocates, and Gardaí have appealed for information via Drogheda Garda Station or the confidential line.