Post mortem examinations on McGinley children found dead in Dublin complete

A book of condolences has been opened in Newcastle, Co Dublin for the three McGinley children found whose bodies were found at their home in the town on Friday evening.

Post mortem examinations on McGinley children found dead in Dublin complete

Update - 10.15pm: The post mortem examinations on the three children whose bodies were found on Friday have been completed.

Gardaí said they will not be releasing the results for operational reasons.

The bodies of Conor, Darragh and Carla McGinley were discovered in their home in Newcastle, Co Dublin.

A book of condolences was opened in Newcastle earlier today.

Update - 5.30pm: A book of condolences has been opened in Newcastle, Co Dublin for the three McGinley children found whose bodies were found at their home in the town on Friday evening.

Gardaí named them as Conor, aged nine, Darragh, aged seven, and three-year-old, Carla McGinley.

Locals have been paying their respects at St Finian's Church, where mass was said for the children this morning.

Gardaí have said the results of the postmortem will not be released operational reasons and further toxicology results are still awaited.

A woman in her forties who was found at the scene is still being treated at at Tallaght Hospital.

It is understood the children’s father, Andrew McGinley, was not at the house at the time.

The scene where two boys and a girl were found in a house at Parsons Court in Newcastle Village,northwest of Rathcoole last night.. Pic Stephen Colllins/Collins Photos.
The scene where two boys and a girl were found in a house at Parsons Court in Newcastle Village,northwest of Rathcoole last night.. Pic Stephen Colllins/Collins Photos.

Earlier: A woman in her 40s remains in hospital where she is being treated following the discovery of the bodies of three young children in Dublin on Friday.

Gardaí named them as Conor, aged nine, Darragh, aged seven, and three-year-old, Carla McGinley.

Their bodies were found at around 7.45pm Friday night, when gardaí responded to a call at Parson’s Court in Newcastle.

It is understood the children’s father, Andrew McGinley, was not at the house at the time.

Gardaí have said the results of the postmortem will not be released operational reasons and further toxicology results are still awaited.

Around 150 people, including many of the children's classmates, turned out for a special mass at St Finian's Church in Newcastle yesterday.

A book of condolences also opens today in the church.

Gardaí have said they are liaising with the South Dublin Children and Young People's Service Committee to "ensure tailored and appropriate supports" are made available to children and families.

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