A Garda investigation is underway following the discovery of the bodies of a husband and wife in a house in the Knockadoon, Irishtown area of Claremorris this evening.

The man was in his late 70’s while the woman was in her early 60’s.

A man, late 30’s, was also discovered at the scene with serious injuries. He was taken to Galway University Hospital.

Gardaí were called to the scene shortly after 3 pm when the alarm was raised by a family acquaintance. 

The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified and the bodies of the deceased remain at scene which has been preserved for technical examination.

Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

Irishtown is about half way between Tuam and Claremorris in County Mayo.