Gardai have rushed to a south Dublin home after three children were found dead.
The shocking incident unfolded in the Newcastle area just after 7pm tonight.
The kids, aged four, eight and 10, were found in a house in Parsons Court.
A woman in her 40s, was rushed to hospital after being found in a disorientated state on the street outside by a taxi driver shortly after 7pm.
Emergency services were alerted and members of Dublin Fire Brigade then went into the home where they made the grim discovery.
Gardai believe the children may been drugged or poisoned.
It’s understood a note was found at the scene.
A garda spokesperson said:"Gardaí are currently attending the scene of an incident at a domestic house in Newcastle, Co. Dublin.
"The bodies of three children, two boys and a girl, have been discovered. Gardaí are currently investigating the circumstances of their unexplained deaths.
"A female in her 40s has been taken to Tallaght Hospital.
"Anyone with any information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on 01 666 7600 where an incident room has been established."
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