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The mother of a family killed in an alleged ‘murder-suicide’ ran to a friend’s house to raise the alarm after the horrific triple shooting.
The mother, Ann, is believed to have no mobile phone, so she ran to a neighbor around 6:30 am during the dispute between her husband and two children at the farm in Kanturk, north of Cork.
The mother, believed to be in her 60s and battling an ongoing health problem, escaped from the rural property and ran ‘a bit’ to seek help.
Gardai [Irish Police] Yesterday morning they were alerted that three men were inside the house and one could have suffered gunshot wounds.
The tragedy ultimately claimed the lives of Timothy ‘Tadhg’ O’Sullivan, 59, and his sons Mark, 25, and Diarmuid, 23.
The body of one of the sons was reportedly found in a bedroom inside the house, while the father and the other son were found on adjoining land.
All three had been fatally shot.
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Their deaths are alleged to be related to a disagreement over family inheritance, CorkBeo reports.
Local sources have told CorkBeo that the family was already under severe strain due to a serious illness affecting a family member.
Gardai is understood to have been aware of firearms in legal possession at the home, which is relatively isolated and surrounded by land that is popular with local gun clubs.
Local Councilman John Paul O’Shea said: “Everyone is deeply saddened and shocked by this tragedy.
“My thoughts are with the family and the wider community of Castlemagner and Kanturk as they come to terms with this unimaginable loss.
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“There is a strong and determined community spirit in Castlemagner and the community there that I know will be joining their families, neighbors and friends in the coming days in dealing with this tragic loss.”
The youngest son is understood to have recently returned to the family home.
Two rifles and a shotgun were found at the scene and investigators are examining them.
A Garda spokesperson said: “Both locations have been declared crime scenes and An Garda Síochána has begun a full investigation of all the circumstances of the incident under the direction of a senior investigating officer.
“The state pathologist and the Garda Technical Bureau have been contacted and are on their way to both scenes.
“A family liaison officer has been appointed and an incident room has been established in Kanturk.
“A Garda Síochána is not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident at this time.
“A Garda Síochána is appealing to anyone who may have information that may assist in the investigation of the incidents that occurred this morning to contact the investigating Garda at Mallow Garda station 022 31450, the confidential Garda line 1800 666 111 or at any Garda station. “
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