By Nicola Donnelly

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Carers who “loved and adored” tragic Evan O’Connor have paid an emotional tribute to him as the garda investigation into his death and the deaths of his parents continues. Shortly before 10am yesterday Gardaí received a call to attend at a domestic residence at Drumgowna, Tallanstown, Co. Louth. On arrival at the house, uniform Gardaí discovered Mark O’Connor (54), Louise O’Connor (56) and their son Evan O’Connor, (27) deceased. A male known to them is suspected of killing them by fatally stabbing them. Their deaths sent shockwaves through the community and beyond and Praxis Care, The Hub, based in Drogheda, Co Louth issued an emotional statement saying Evan, who had additional needs, was “loved and adored by all the staff in The Hub.” “Evan, our little buddy, was nothing short of a bright shining star, loved and adored by all the staff in The Hub,” the statement read. “Evan had built great relationships with staff in The Hub and was well known and adored around the local community of Co Louth since starting with us nine years ago, at age 18.” Evan (27) attended Praxis Care five days a week, “where he embraced a healthier lifestyle, trying new foods, swimming regularly, and enjoying aqua aerobics,” the statement said. “His commitment and enthusiasm were so inspiring that he was recently recognised with an award for Health and Wellbeing. “Evan loved his weekly activities in the hub from Swimming, Yoga, Visits to McDonalds and visiting the Roma in Dundalk on the bus. If you were on the 100x bus going from Drogheda to Dundalk you would often hear Evan singing his beautiful songs, most famously known “Ruby “by the Kaiser chiefs. “That was when you knew Evan was looking forward to his plate of chips and can of coke. Evan was such a bright, jolly young man with so much to offer life, always finding a way to cheer everyone up just by being around. “He also had a knack for one-liners that never failed to make people laugh. We are heartbroken at his passing, along with his wonderful parents, Mark and Louise, who were always full of life and chat when collecting and dropping him off. “Rest Easy Little Ev, Mark & Louise,” the statement concluded. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here .