A tragic incident unfolded in West Dublin where an 11-year-old boy named Oisin O’Reilly was found dead at a residence in Lindisfarne Grove, Clondalkin. The body of his father, Wayne O’Reilly, was discovered in Cherry Orchard, Ballyfermot, in what is suspected to be a murder-suicide case.
Irish authorities were alerted to the situation in Clondalkin, where Oisin was found deceased from what is believed to be asphyxiation. Both father and son had been reported missing to the Gardai in the previous year but were later found safe after a nationwide alert.
The young boy’s body was removed from the scene as shocked neighbors looked on. A close friend of Wayne O’Reilly expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, highlighting that the father had shown signs of deteriorating mental health in recent years.
Local councilors expressed grief over the heartbreaking loss, with the community reeling from the tragedy. The incident, initially being treated as a murder-suicide, is under investigation by authorities, who are awaiting post-mortem examination results for further clarity.
In an official statement, the authorities confirmed the discovery of two bodies in separate locations and detailed the ongoing forensic examinations. The Coroner and the Office of the State Pathologist have been involved, with post-mortem examinations scheduled to aid in the investigation process under the oversight of a Senior Investigating Officer.