A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a dad of two in Tallaght.
Vincent Parsons was out with friends at a pub in Killinarden on Saturday night when he was assaulted.
The 34-year-old was found with serious head injuries at a nearby estate and died in hospital on Monday night.
Gardai believe he suffered an extremely violent death and that at least 2 people were involved.
Gardaí are appealing for information from locals, and in particular want to speak with anyone who was nearby when the attack took place.
It happened in Killinarden between 10 and 11 o'clock on Saturday night.
Superintendent Ian Lackey said Vincent "met a very violent death".
He said there is "a team of in excess of 50 detectives and Gardai" working on the case.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station.
