A man charged with the murder of his parents and brother in Co Louth was remanded in custody following a court appearance on Tuesday evening. Robert O’Connor (31) of Drumgowna, Tallanstown, Co Louth, is charged with the murder of Louise O’Connor (56), Mark O’Connor (54) and Evan O’Connor (27) at their home in Drumgowna on Monday. Sergeant Laura Blanche told a special sitting of Drogheda District Court that the Director of Public Prosecutions had directed the accused be charged with three counts of murder. Garda Shane O’Malley, who gave evidence of arresting the accused, told Judge Stephanie Coggans that Mr O’Connor had made no reply when charged with each of the offences. Robert O'Connor (31) of Drumgowna, Tallanstown, Co Louth, who has been charged with the murder of his family members.

Source: The Irish Times October 01, 2025 10:10 UTC