Teenager Arrested Following Fatal Stabbing Of Aaron Keating

Wednesday, 14 June 2023 15:11

By Caoimhe Harney

A post mortem will be carried out on his body this afternoon.

A teenage boy has been arrested in connection with last night's fatal stabbing in west Dublin.

The victim of this stabbing, Aaron Keating, was well known and liked in Ongar.

He suffered serious stab wounds at around 7 last night when a row broke out on Main Street.

People in the area at the time rushed to try and help him but he was pronounced dead in Connolly Hospital.

A post mortem will be carried out on his body this afternoon.

Aaron Keating was in his 40s and known to state services for personal issues.

Earlier this morning, Gardaí arrested a teenage boy on suspicion of murder.

He has been brought to a garda station in the west of the city for questioning.

An incident room has been set up at Blanchardstown Garda Staton and anyone with information is being asked to come forward.

More from National News

New Figures From CSO Reveal How Much International Protection Applicants Earn Compared To Average Worker In Ireland

The data also found that a majority of asylum seekers entered the workforce once permitted to do so
Unpaid Eight-Month Work And Training Placement For Adults With Disabilities Branded "Extremely Unfair"

One Kildare mother told Kfm News that their child had been attending structured placements each weekday, typically from around 9:30am to 3pm, and in some cases carrying out tasks for up to two hours at a time - but are not receiving any form of payment.
Department Of Education Defends Kildare SNA Cuts Amid Claims Of Reduced Need At Some Schools

They said there "are many reasons why the level of need for SNA support in schools may fluctuate including falling enrolments, reduced or increased care needs and changing demographics as children move from primary to post-primary schools".
Naas Nurses Threaten Escalation As Staffing Row Deepens

Nurses spoke to Kfm News this week about issues they are dealing with on a daily basis.
Driving Tests Face Disruption As RSA Testers To Strike Next Week

The driving test centre in Naas is the only driving test centre in Kildare and attracts candidates from Kildare, Dublin, Wicklow and Laois.
Jury Delivers Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity Verdict In Ballyfin Demesne Strangling Case

31-year-old Henry McGowan, from Brooklyn, New York, was found to be having a psychotic episode when he strangled his father to death at the 5-star hotel.
Gardaí Arrest Third Suspect As Part Of Investigation Into Multi-County Crime Spree, Including In Kildare

It’s alleged vehicles were stolen from advertisers across multiple counties - including Kildare - using fake payment methods.
Entire Country Under Status Yellow Ice Warning From Tomorrow

Met Éireann is warning temperatures could drop between -1 and -3 degrees, with hazardous conditions for drivers, pedestrians and other road users