Gardaí have arrested a man at a crime scene in rural Co Louth where three bodies have been discovered.
Garda HQ has confirmed that three people — two men and one woman — were found dead at the property.
It also confirmed a male, aged in his 30s, was being questioned.
It is not clear how the people died, but it is suspected that they were attacked.
The Irish Examiner understands that no firearms were used. It is not known if any potential weapon or weapons have been identified for examination.
Details of the incident are still emerging.
Gardaí are investigating if it is a domestic incident and are questioning the suspect at the moment.
Sources have said the case is “very raw” and “tragic”.
Inquiries are beginning into the circumstances leading up to the incident and the medical circumstances of the man under arrest.
Gardaí arrived at the scene at around 10am on Monday. Several units responded, including the armed support unit.
The property is in the townland of Drumgowna, near Tallanstown, on the western side of the county.
It is not yet clear if the deaths occurred earlier this morning or last night. Gardaí are investigating if the deaths occurred overnight while the victims were sleeping.
The area has been sealed off for a technical examination. The Office of the State Pathologist has been informed and is due to arrive later.
A preliminary autopsy will be conducted at the scene, before the bodies are removed to hospital for a full autopsy. The results of the autopsy will determine the course of the Garda investigation.
The Garda Technical Bureau is understood to be en route from Dublin. A detailed forensic examination will be conducted inside and outside of the house.
It is understood that gardaí are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.