A man stabbed to death in Dublin posted online saying "today is my last day" - and was killed just 10 hours later.
Kilkenny man Peter Donnelly died after the horrific incident on O'Connell Street at 1.40am on Tuesday.
He was rushed to the Mater Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
In a bizarre Facebook post on Monday, the deceased, believed to be 39-years-old, had told his friends that it would be his "last day".
One friend commented: "Rest in peace, Peter. What a man." Another said: "Love you always and forever."
A man, 28, was arrested in connection with the incident.
He was taken to Store Street Garda Station, before being brought to hospital where is was being treated for minor injuries. His detention will restart once that treatment is complete
It is thought both men were homeless, with the deceased only having lived in the capital for a short time.
Forensic experts and gardai examined the area and blood trails from the attack were also seen spread across the street.
Gardai recovered a suspected murder weapon.
On Tuesday, a source told the Irish Mirror: “A female garda on foot patrol in the area spotted two men talking earlier – there wasn’t enough to effect an arrest at that time.
“She asked a control room CCTV operator to keep the camera on them.
“The incident happened in seconds and a description was issued of the attacker immediately.
“A man was arrested close to the scene by gardai. He suffered a suspected stabbing injury.
“The deceased man was allegedly stabbed repeatedly and died a short time after he was attacked.”
A Garda spokesman said an officer at the scene had attempted to give first aid, assisted by members of the public.
Members of the public who were in the O’Connell Street, Cathal Brugha Street and Marlborough Street areas between 1am and 2am yesterday are asked to get in touch by contacting Store Street gardai on 01 6668000 or the Confidential Line on 1800 666111.
