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Father of two (39) killed in Kildare party row named, as man remains in custody

Gardaí probe if row at property led to death of father-of-two Ion Daghi

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Man (30s) discovered with fatal injuries in Kildare house man (20s) arrested

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Gardaí believe a father of two was stabbed to death by a man known to him following a drink-fuelled row in a Kildare home.

The victim, named locally as Ion Daghi (39), was discovered with serious injuries after emergency services were alerted to a house in Sallins in the early hours of yesterday morning.

The Moldovan national was pronounced dead at the scene in Sallins Park and a criminal investigation was launched.

It’s understood Mr Daghi was a father to two children and had been living in the area for some time.

A 23-year-old man, who was known to the victim, was arrested at the scene and last night remained in garda custody.

Detectives are probing if the younger man stabbed the victim in the chest after a drink-fuelled row escalated.

Several people had been socialising at the residential property that night prior to the fatal assault.

Investigators have spoken to those who were present and are following a definite line of inquiry in relation to the attack.

One source said: “The exact circumstances of what led to this turning into a fatal assault are still under investigation.”

Detectives at Naas garda station have begun a murder inquiry and are not looking for anyone else in relation to the assault.

A garda spokesman said that the local coroner has also been notified.

“A senior investigating officer has been appointed to lead the inquiry, and an incident room has been established at Naas garda station,” he said.

Fianna Fáil TD James Lawless, who is the chair of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, said the incident was a tragedy.

“I understand the parties were known to each other, the victim and the attacker. It seems to have been a social event and obviously it ended in tragedy. I think alcohol was a factor and these things can happen in any corner of Ireland,” he said.

The Kildare North TD told RTÉ that what had happened was out of character for the very close-knit community in the area.