There was great shock and sadness on Monday following the discovery of two bodies in the Cloverhill near Belturbet.

The victims have been named locally as Rolandas Jarmalvicius and Rita Martinkiene, both in their 40s, who were originally from Lithuania.

They were found dead in a property in the Cloverhill area of Belturbet at around 8pm on Sunday.

Gardai have described their deaths as “unexplained”.

Post-mortem examinations and toxicology tests are set to determine the course of the investigation. At the time of going to print the post-mortem report had not been published.

It is believed that the couple had relations living in Ireland, including a brother who lived near by.

Local independent councillor Brendan Fay expressed sadness on the news that has shock the community. He said: “They were well known in the community and liked. They have a brother who lives here. They had been part of the community here for a number of years and were well respected and liked.”

Councillor Fay expressed the shock of the entire community and said: “Talking to neighbours it has been a shock for a very small rural community.”