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Update 1 - Discovery of Two Bodies – Ballyfermot & Clondalkin, Dublin – Thursday 8th January 2026

Issue Date: 09/01/2026

Gardaí continue to investigate 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.

Post Mortems on the remains of 12-year-old Oísin Reddin and 48-year-old Wayne O'Reilly have been completed.
Results of the Post Mortems are not being released for operational reasons.

Technical examinations at both domestic residences have been completed.

The investigation continues to be carried out under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer.

Family Liaison Officers continue to liaise with the families of both Oísin Reddin and Wayne O'Reilly

An Garda Síochána are appealing to any person who may have any information in relation to these deaths to contact the Garda Investigation Team at Clondalkin Garda Station at 01-6667600, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or at any Garda station.