Gardaí are investigating after two bodies were discovered at a house in Finglas in Dublin tonight.

Gardaí were called to a house in the Heathfield estate in Finglas at around 8pm, a relatively new estate at the back of Cappagh Hospital.

When gardaí arrived they made the discovery of the bodies of an adult male and a child who they believe are related.

They believe they are a parent and a child and that the child may be as young as six years old.

The scene has been preserved, a State Pathologist has been called in and the Garda Technical Bureau has been alerted to carry out a forensic examination.

At this stage gardaí are keeping an open mind in the case but there does not appear to be any sign of a break in or indication of third-party involvement.

However, they are stressing it is a very early stage in the investigation.

Gardaí will establish an incident room under a Senior Investigating Officer and appoint a family liaison officer.

A pedestrian seriously injured in a collision three weeks ago has died in hospital.

The road traffic collision with an SUV occurred on Broad Road, Monaghan in the early hours of Saturday, September 6th.

The 47-year-old man was brought to Our Lady of Lourdes hospital in Drogheda.

The local coroner has been notified.

Gardaí continue to investigate the circumstances of the collision and are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. Road users who were in the area at the time and may have camera footage (including dashcam) are asked to make it available to the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Monaghan Garda station on 047 77 200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

At least 36 people were killed and more than 50 injured in a stampede at a rally in Tamil Nadu in India held by actor Vijay, who is campaigning for election, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu said.

Chief Minister MK Stalin said eight children and 16 women were among the 36 people who died in the district of Karur in Tamil Nadu during a political rally by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, Vijay’s party.

Earlier, state lawmaker Senthil Balaji told reporters that 58 people were hospitalised.

Vijay, one of Tamil cinema’s most bankable actors for three decades, has drawn massive crowds to his public meetings since launching his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, in 2024, which has targeted both the state ruling party DMK and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party.

He is campaigning ahead of state elections that are to be held in early 2026.

Videos from local media show thousands of people surrounding a large campaign vehicle on top of which Vijay is seen standing and speaking.

During the rally, visuals showed Vijay throwing water bottles from the top of the vehicle to fainting supporters and calling for police help when the crowd became uncontrollable.

“My heart is broken; I am in unbearable, indescribable pain and sorrow,” Vijay wrote on X.

The unfortunate incident during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. Wishing strength to them in this difficult time. Praying for a swift recovery to all those injured.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 27, 2025

“I express my deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of my dear brothers and sisters who lost their lives in Karur. I pray for a speedy recovery for those who are undergoing treatment in the hospital.”

At least 44 doctors from the nearby districts of Tiruchirappalli and Salem were sent to Karur, media reports said.

Mr Stalin has announced 1 million Indian rupees (€9,600) each to the families of the victims who died in the incident and set up an inquiry panel.

This is not the first time Vijay’s rallies have faced safety concerns. At least six deaths were reported by media following the first meeting of his political party when it was launched in October last year.

Despite police-imposed restrictions, including limits on convoy size and venue changes, the sheer scale of public turnout has repeatedly overwhelmed local infrastructure.

“The unfortunate incident during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, is deeply saddening,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on X.