BREAKING: Family of five found dead at a house in Cavan today

According to numerous emerging reports, a family of five have been found dead at a house in Ballyjamesduff in Co. Cavan earlier today.

It has been established that Gardaí were called to the home in Oakdene, Barconey at noon where they discovered the bodies of a couple and their three children.

According to the Sunday Business Post, the man is understood be in his 40s, the woman in her 30s while the children are aged 13, 11 and 6 –  all of whom are well known in the area.

The Irish Times report that while a Gardaí investigation is currently ongoing, authorities are not seeking anyone else in relation to the five deaths.

It is understood a press conference will be held later this evening at Ballyjamesduff Garda station.

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