Senior Gardaí are meeting in Co Kerry this morning following the discovery of the bodies of a mother and daughter at a house in Killorglan yesterday.

The 27-year-old woman and her 8-year-old daughter - believed to be from Lithuania - were found at their home in Langford Downs at around half past eight in the evening, by a friend who called to the house. It's believed they suffered violent deaths.

The victims have been named locally as 27-year-old Jolanta Lubite and her 8-year-old daughter Enrika. It's understood the pair had been living in Ireland for around 5 years. The child's body was found upstairs while her Mother's remains were discovered downstairs.

The State Pathologist and the Crime Scene Investigation Unit have been called to the scene.

Radio Kerry reporter Alison O'Reilly spoke to this woman, who lives in the same estate: Killorglin Parish Priest Fr Michael Fleming told the local radio station the community is praying for everyone involved: Local councillor Michael Cahill said people in Killorglin are deeply shocked by the tragedy:

Gardaí say it's too early to say what happened to them, but they're investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gardai in Killorglin on 066-9790500.