What happened in Finglas?
A man and a female child were found dead at a property in Finglas, in the Cappagh area of west Dublin, sparking a Garda investigation. Gardaí were alerted to the discovery shortly before 8pm on Saturday, and emergency services attended the scene. The bodies remain at the location as investigators begin their work, and the area has been preserved to aid examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.
The Office of the State Pathologist and the coroner have been notified, in line with standard procedures when a death is being investigated. At this stage, police have not released details about identities or the cause of death, and no further information is being provided while inquiries continue.
Investigative steps and forensic work
Scene preservation
The scene at the Finglas property is being preserved to allow forensic specialists to conduct an initial assessment and gather evidence. Garda Technical Bureau officers will likely secure the area, collect trace material, and document the layout of the scene to support any subsequent investigations.
Medical and legal processes
The involvement of the Office of the State Pathologist indicates that a post-mortem examination will be carried out to determine the cause of death. The coroner will oversee the inquest process where applicable. Until the post-mortem results are available, authorities are not able to provide further specifics about how the deaths occurred.
What happens next
Gardaí will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Updates are expected to be issued through official Garda channels as new information becomes available. Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Gardai and quote any relevant reference numbers when doing so.
Community note
The incident is a tragic development for the local community. Authorities remind the public to refrain from speculation on social media and to rely on official statements for information. Local support services are available for those affected and can be accessed through Gardaí or community organisations if needed.
