A man has been stabbed to death in an overnight incident in Tallaght, west Dublin.
It is believed the man (23) was stabbed a number of times in the chest during a row between two groups outside an apartment complex at the Cushlawn Dale estate at about 12.30am.
The incident began outside a late-night shop and moved over towards the apartment complex.
The man was taken to Tallaght hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The scene was preserved and examinations were carried out by the Garda Technical Bureau.
Gardaí have begun a murder investigation. No arrests have been made.
An incident room has been established at Tallaght Garda station. Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact gardaí at at Tallaght on 01 6666000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.