Gardaí investigating a murder-suicide incident that claimed the lives of three brothers in Co Cork are focusing on whether one of the men may have become unstable as part of a dispute over the sale of livestock. Instead, sources said they were looking closely at the possibility that a dispute broke out between the brothers over the sale of some of their herd of 15 bullocks. Mobile phonesGardaí have examined mobile phones belonging to the men and believe Johnny killed Willie and Paddy some time before 6pm on Thursday. However, it is understood they confirm that Willie and Paddy died from severe head injuries consistent with being attacked with an axe. Gardaí did not call out to the farm as there appeared to be nothing to suggest that anyone was at risk.

Source: The Irish Times March 01, 2021 00:56 UTC