Bodies of two females found at property in Tipperary

Gardaí are at the scene of an incident in Co Tipperary where the remains of two people have been found at a property.

The Irish Times understands the deceased are a woman and young girl. Their remains were discovered at the property in Carrick-on-Suir at about lunchtime on Friday.

Gardaí have sealed off the scene and an investigation is under way.

Though the inquiry is at an early stage, gardaí are examining if the deaths may have resulted from a tragic medical emergency.

READ MORE

Several homes and bus set on fire as hundreds take to Belfast’s streets after knife attack

---

State apology to be offered to Bill Kenneally victims after report detailing ‘abhorrent crimes’

---

Surgeon accused of going ‘completely berserk’ and assaulting three at Limerick hotel pleads not guilty

---

Eleanor Donaldson ‘horrified’ by claim she facilitated husband’s alleged rape of child, court hears

---

Gardaí and emergency services rushed to the scene, but the woman and child were pronounced dead.

Early indications are that a relative arrived at the property, discovered the bodies of the deceased and raised the alarm.

Garda Headquarters issued a brief statement confirming its personnel were responding to an incident.

“Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of an incident in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, this afternoon,” it said.

Sources said gardaí were conducting their investigations in a sensitive manner given the apparent circumstances.