Quick Read
- A man in his 50s died in a fatal assault on Foster Terrace, Ballybough, Dublin, early Saturday, January 31, 2026.
- Two women, both in their 60s, were hospitalized with non-life-threatening and serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
- Gardaí have launched a murder investigation, appointed a Senior Investigating Officer, and established an incident room.
- The scene on Foster Terrace and a nearby domestic residence have been preserved for forensic examination.
- No arrests have been made, but Gardaí are following a definite line of inquiry and are not believed to be looking for other suspects.
DUBLIN (Azat TV) – A murder investigation is underway in Dublin after a man in his 50s died and two women in their 60s were hospitalized following a fatal assault on Foster Terrace in Ballybough in the early hours of Saturday, January 31, 2026. Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of an incident shortly before 1:30 AM, discovering the seriously injured man who was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene.
The deceased’s remains are currently at Foster Terrace as authorities continue their examination. Two women, both in their 60s, were also removed to hospital for treatment. One woman is receiving medical attention for serious but non-life-threatening injuries, while the other is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries and is awaiting discharge, according to reports from the Irish Mirror.
Foster Terrace Investigation Intensifies
The scene on Foster Terrace, along with a nearby domestic residence, has been meticulously preserved by the Garda Technical Bureau for forensic examination. The Office of the State Pathologist and the local Coroner have been notified, and a post-mortem examination is expected to be arranged in due course to determine the exact cause of death.
A Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the murder inquiry, and an incident room has been established at Mountjoy Garda Station. While no arrests have been made at this time, Gardaí confirmed that they are pursuing a definite line of inquiry. Sources indicate that investigators are not believed to be looking for any other person in connection with the incident at this stage, as reported by Mirror.co.uk.
Gardaí Pursue Definite Line of Inquiry
Authorities have issued an urgent appeal for witnesses to come forward. Investigating Gardaí are asking anyone who may have witnessed the assault or has any information related to the incident to contact them. They are particularly interested in speaking with individuals who have camera footage, including motorists with dashcam footage, from the Foster Terrace area between 1 AM and 1:30 AM on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Information can be provided to Mountjoy Garda station, the Garda Confidential Line, or any Garda station.
Community Reacts to Ballybough Tragedy
The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Ray McAdam, expressed his profound sadness and shock following the fatal assault. ‘As Lord Mayor of Dublin and as a local councillor, I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of a man in his 50s following an assault in Dublin,’ he stated. Cllr McAdam extended his thoughts to those injured and to the family and loved ones of the deceased, emphasizing that the Ballybough community is ‘in shock’ and urging anyone with information to assist An Garda Síochána with their ongoing investigation.
The swift launch of a murder inquiry and the preservation of two scenes underscore the gravity of the incident and Gardaí’s commitment to a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal assault on Foster Terrace.