The victim, identified locally as Ion Daghi (39), was found with severe injuries.
Gardaí believe a father of young children was stabbed to death by a man known to him following a row.
The victim, named locally as Ion Daghi (39), was discovered with serious injuries after emergency services were alerted to a house in Sallins Park in the early hours of yesterday morning.
The victim, identified locally as Ion Daghi (39), was found with severe injuries following a disturbance at a residence during the early hours of yesterday morning.
Mr. Daghi, a Moldovan national, was pronounced deceased at the scene
It is believed that Mr. Daghi had been residing in the area for an extended period.
A 23-year-old man, who was known to the victim, was arrested at the scene and last night remained in garda custody.

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