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The Garda ombudsman is investigating contact that “may have occurred” between one of the Hennessy brothers and the Mitchelstown Gardai prior to the double homicide suicide.
A spokesperson confirmed that GSOC is conducting “preliminary investigations” as it emerged that the local station may have been called before Thursday’s incident.
They said: “GSOC received a referral on Friday (February 26) from a Garda superintendent regarding a possible contact between An Garda Síochána and one of those killed prior to the incident.
“The referral was made in accordance with section 102 of the Garda Síochána Act of 2005. The matter is now being examined by GSOC.”
A Garda spokesperson also confirmed, saying: “A Garda Síochána can confirm that GSOC is conducting preliminary investigations into the possible interaction that may have occurred prior to the Thursday evening 25 February 2021 incident.
Autopsies were completed at CUH on Saturday and the results were released to investigating detectives.
It will not release them for operational reasons.
(Image: Pic Daragh Mc Sweeney / Provision)
Gardai believes that the shocking agricultural tragedy may have been triggered by financial stress compounded by isolation as a result of pandemic restrictions.
Mental health problems are also being investigated as a possible factor that contributed to the brutal murders.
It is not clear what triggered the tragedy, but it could have been by land or cattle.
Fianna Fail de Fermoy’s advisor, Frank O’Flynn, knew the brothers, known locally as “The Saints.”
He said: “They were a nice, calm, hard-working family.
“I know the family well, they were always very nice.
“The family was well known, well loved, reserved for itself, but they worked hard.”
Neighbors near the small farm in the town of Curroghorm, near the Limerick border, are “absolutely devastated”.
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Cllr O’Flynn said: “It was an unexpected shot, the last thing one would expect in this beautiful and pleasant quiet part of the field.
“It was always nice and pleasant meeting them, you couldn’t meet a nicer family.
“This is the last thing you would expect, it’s incredible, you couldn’t even dream it.
“They were a tight-knit family, they were extremely hard-working, very well educated, very helpful and got along well with the neighbors.
“They were good singers and they used to sing the song When the Saints Go Marching In.
“It is a peaceful part of the country, everyone knows everyone and everyone is very helpful.
“I have no doubt that the neighbors will come together and support the family.
“It is difficult to understand. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family at this sad time and with their many relatives and neighbors.
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