Mitchelstown killings: Hennessy family described as 'salt of the earth good people'

Garda cordon near Killacluig Church pic Larry Cummins

As the helicopter sprang back to life before midday, hovering around an area near the little Gradóg river that eventually finds its way into Mitchelstown, the sense of loss and disbelief was rising.

The mighty roar of the helicopter's chopping blades would soon fade, as it became apparent that they had found what they were looking for.