Two released in Ballymun stabbing case

Gardaí have released two youths in relation to the fatal stabbing of a man (26) outside a house party in Ballymun, Dublin, yesterday…

Gardaí have released two youths in relation to the fatal stabbing of a man (26) outside a house party in Ballymun, Dublin, yesterday.

Another man was released last night without charge, and gardaí say a file in relation to all three individuals is being prepared for the DPP.

James Donoghue was stabbed to death during an altercation with a group of at least three people outside a 21st birthday party Cairn Court shortly after 2am yesterday.

He was pronounced dead about two hours later at the Mater hospital.

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