Gardai investigating following discovery of bodies of man and male child

The body of a man (aged in his 40s) and a male child have been discovered at seperate premises in Dublin.

Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the two bodies at domestic residences in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 & Clondalkin, Dublin 22, on Thursday 8th January 2026.

Gardaí and emergency services were called to a domestic residence in Cherry Orchard, Ballyfermot this morning at approximately 8:30am. A body of a male (aged in his 40s) was discovered deceased at the scene.

In follow up enquiries the body of a male child was discovered at a domestic residence in Clondalkin.

Both locations have been preserved for forensic examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.

The Coroner has been notified and the services of the Office of the State Pathologist have been requested.

The body of the male adult has been removed from the scene to the city morgue. The body of the male child remains at the scene.

Post-mortem examinations will be arranged in due course.

The results of these examinations will assist Gardaí in determining the course of the investigation.

The investigation is being carried out under a Senior Investigating Officer.

No additional information is available at this time.