Suspects named in horrific double murder

Rosie and Peggy were murdered right on Starkey street. Carmel is fine, although in shock presumably, but Liquorice was injured in the vicious attack. She has received the best of medical care.

Suspects at this stage are either a feral cat or perhaps a fox.

Personally, I think a rabbit could be the ring leader calling in the "hit" to point the finger at foxes which seem to be getting the upper hand recently.

On behalf of all of the photographers, writers, sub-editors, executive editors, social media wranglers, managers and staff here at the Killarney Heights Suburb blog our sincere condolences to the friends of these beloved chickens.

Moving floral tributes continue to be left at the sight of the slaughter.

Reports are coming in to the blog that another two chickens in Connemara Ave were also taken at about the same time.