Andy Cash is charged with the murder of Lisa Cash, 18, and her eight-year-old twin brother and sister, Christy and Chelsea Cawley, at their home on September 4

In the homily delivered by Father Paul O’Driscoll, he quoted writers who said: 'When the unexpected happens during a communal crisis, we are not alone.'

Their family have issued a 'very special thanks to everyone for all their love and kindness over the past few days'.

A 'dark cloud' descended over the community, as locals have been left reeling, trying to explain to children that their classmates are gone