An investigation is underway following the deaths of two young brothers in Co Sligo.
The discovery was made in an area known as Banada in Tubbercurry yesterday evening.
A nine-year-old boy was found in the house with stab wounds - while his 21-year-old brother was found dead in a shed outside.
The young boy was removed from the scene by Air Ambulance to Sligo Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
The scene has been preserved while gardai carry out a technical examination - and the Office of the State Pathologist has been notified.
Local Councillor Jerry Lundy says the community is in shock.
A 9-year-old boy and 21-year-old man have died in Co Sligo.
The young boy was found with stab wounds in a house in Tubbercurry - while the man was found dead in a shed outside the house.
The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified.
Richard Chambers reports;
Gardaí say they're investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the incident at a house in a location known as Banada in Tubbercurry yesterday evening.
A nine-year-old boy was found in the house with stab wounds - while a 21-year-old man dead was found in a shed outside.
The young boy was removed from the scene by Air Ambulance to Sligo Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
The scene is being sealed off and preserved this morning - and the Office of the State Pathologist has been notified.
