Robert O’Connor (31), of Drumgowna, Louth Village, has been charged with the murder of three of his family members following Monday’s tragic incident in Tallanstown.
Mr O’Connor appeared before Drogheda District Court on Tuesday after being arrested shortly after the bodies of Mark O’Connor (54), Louise O’Connor (56), and their son Evan O’Connor (27) were discovered at a domestic residence in Drumgowna on the morning of September 29th.
The accused was brought to court under Garda escort, where he was formally charged with three counts of murder.
The community remains in shock following the deaths of the much-respected O’Connor family, who were described as integral members of both their local area and the wider Louth community. Tributes have poured in from friends, neighbours, community groups, and organisations with which the family were deeply involved.
Post-mortem examinations on the three deceased are underway at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.
An Garda SÃochána continues its investigation, with a Senior Investigating Officer overseeing the case and an Incident Room established at Ardee Garda Station.
