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26 Mar 2026

BREAKING: Gardaí in the Midlands launch investigation following death of baby girl

Deceased baby has been removed to the mortuary at Crumlin Children’s Hospital where a postmortem is due to take place

Longford Gardaí launch investigation following death of baby girl

Longford Gardaí launch investigation following death of baby girl

Gardaí in Longford have commenced an investigation following the death of a baby girl. 

The baby girl was found unresponsive at a residential property yesterday morning, Sunday, January 26.

A postmortem is due to take place today, Monday, January 27.

A spokesperson said gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the death.

“The deceased baby has been removed to the mortuary at Crumlin Children’s Hospital where a postmortem is due to take place.

“The State Pathologist will conduct the postmortem and the results will determine the course of the investigation."

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