Gardaí launch criminal investigation after double murder-suicide in Lixnaw 

Parish priest Fr Anthony O’Sullivan, who gave the family the Last Rites, said: 'I just can’t put into words what I saw and what I witnessed'

A Garda press conference was held in Lixnaw by Superintendent Paul Kennedy this evening. Picture: Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD. 

Gardaí have launched a criminal investigation into the suspected double murder-suicide in Co Kerry last night.

Superintendent Paul Kennedy, Listowel Garda, confirmed that gardaí had not been alerted in advance about any issues at the family.