It has now been confirmed that the bodies of the five people found in a house in Co Cavan this morning in a murder suicide are that of Deputy School Principal Alan Hawe and his wife Clodagh, a schoolteacher, along with their sons Liam (13), Niall (11) and Ryan (6).
Mr Hawe, in his 40s and his wife, Clodagh, were found downstairs while the children were discovered upstairs in their bedrooms.
This evening the INTO issued a statement on behalf of Castlerahan National School, where the father was a teacher.
“This is a terrible tragedy for the family, our school and our community. We are deeply saddened by this event. Our sympathy and our thoughts are with the extended family and friends” he said.
Ms Foley said Alan Hawe was “a valued member of our school staff and community, while two of his sons, Niall and Ryan were pupils in our school and Liam was a past pupil.They were wonderful children who will be greatly missed by all who knew them.”
Clodagh Hawe was described as a “much loved and valued teacher” at Oristown primary school, Co Meath.
Her principal Ann O’Kelly Lynch said they were” deeply saddened by this event. Our sympathies and thoughts are with Clodagh’s family and friends.”
Ms O’Kelly lynch said it was “a terrible tragedy for the families, schools and the communities involved.”
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