A Dublin father and son, who lost their lives after what Gardaí believe was a case of murder-suicide, have been named.
The 12-year-old victim has been named as Oisín O’Reilly, while the adult male, whose body was discovered at a different address, has been identified as Wayne O’Reilly, who was 48 years of age.
The body of Wayne O’Reilly was discovered at an address in Cherry Orchard Drive in Ballyfermot at 8.30am this morning before Oisín’s lifeless body was found a short time later at an address in Lealand Drive in Clondalkin, west Dublin.
It is believed that Mr. O’Reilly killed his son at the Clondalkin address before returning to the address in Ballyfermot and taking his own life. His body was discovered to the rear of the property.
Local Sinn Féin councillor, Daithí Doolan expressed condolences via X saying, “Heartbreaking news from Clondalkin & Cherry Orchard. Deepest sympathy to the family & friends. You are in our thoughts at this sad time.”
A statement from Gardaí issued earlier today read,
“Gardai are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the discovery of 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.” the statement concluded.