Bodies of woman and two children discovered at house in Ballinteer

The bodies of a woman and two young children have been discovered at a house in South Dublin.

They were found at a house in Ballinteer in the past few hours.

Residents in the Llewellyn estate in Ballinteer have been expressing their shock at the discovery of the bodies of a woman and two children of primary school age.

Gardai were called to the scene this morning and found the three bodies after forcing their way into the house.

A large cordon is in place around the scene, as Gardai continue to investigate.

The office of the State Pathologist has been notified.