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Case No. 2425Death of a child (under investigation) · Co. Longford · 4 Jun 2017

New medical evidence in Longford baby death investigation

Ten-week-old baby Doriana Kluska, a girl, was found with serious injuries at her home in Ahgnagore, Cloondara, Co Longford on 4 June 2017 and later died of an acute subdural haemorrhage at Children's Health Ireland Temple Street in Dublin. A man and a woman were arrested in May 2018 and released without charge after 24 hours of questioning at Longford Garda Station. The garda investigation has continued since, with an external expert from overseas engaged after anomalies were discovered in the file. In February 2025, new medical evidence emerged and a file is being prepared to submit to the DPP, with the inquest adjourned to 28 July 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court2 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Baby Doriana Kluska, 10 weeks old, was found with serious injuries at her home and died of a head injury.
Where
The baby was found at her home in Ahgnagore, Cloondara, Co Longford.
When
She was transferred by ambulance to Children's Health Ireland Temple Street in Dublin on 4 June 2017.
Cause
A post-mortem by chief State pathologist Linda Mulligan found an acute subdural haemorrhage.
Investigation
  • A man and a woman were arrested in May 2018 and released without charge after 24 hours of questioning at Longford Garda Station.
  • An external expert from overseas was engaged after anomalies were discovered in the file.
  • In February 2025, new medical evidence emerged and a file is being prepared to submit to the DPP.
In court
The inquest was adjourned to 28 July 2025 under Section 25(1) of the Coroners Act.
Other details
No charges have been brought to date.
21 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBaby Doriana Kluska died as a result of a head injury (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatShe was transferred by ambulance to hospital (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe baby was found with serious injuries at her home in Ahgnagore, Cloondara, Longford. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereShe was found with serious injuries at her home in Ahgnagore, Cloondara, Co Longford (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenShe was transferred to hospital on 4 June 2017 (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeA post-mortem found an acute subdural haemorrhage. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeAn inquest heard the baby died from a bleed to the brain. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe baby died as a result of a bleed to the brain (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeA post-mortem by chief State pathologist Linda Mulligan showed an acute subdural haemorrhage (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe garda investigation is still ongoing and needs an external expert's assistance. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationDetective Inspector John Costello has taken over the review of the case. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe detective expects the expert report within six months. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationIn May 2018, a man and a woman were arrested over the baby's death. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationBoth were released without charge after 24 hours of questioning at Longford Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA file is being prepared to submit to the DPP (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationNo charges have been brought to date (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationIn 2023, a report from an external expert from overseas was expected to determine the future course of the investigation (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe expert was contacted after anomalies were discovered in the file (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThey were released without charge after being questioned at Longford Garda Station for 24 hours (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe coroner adjourned the inquest for six months because criminal proceedings were being considered. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe inquest was adjourned for six months under Section 25(1) of the Coroners Act to July 28 (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Feb2025
    In courtirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    New medical evidence emerges in Garda probe into death of 10-week-old baby girl

    Reports new medical evidence in the investigation, the inquest adjournment to July 28, and confirms no charges have been brought to date. Also recalls the 2018 arrests of a man and woman who were released without charge.

    victim, Doriana Kluska, 10 weeks, female, non-irish (judged from name)Doriana Kluskasuspect, early 30s, malesuspect, early 20s, female
  2. 4 Aug2023
    Otheririshmirror.ie, first report
    Expert assisting garda probe into mysterious death of 10-week-old baby girl

    Coroner's court update: a Garda inquiry is ongoing and needs an overseas expert's report, the inquest was adjourned for six months, and the 2018 arrests of a man and a woman ended without charge.

    victim, Doriana Kluska, 10 weeks, female, non-irish (judged from name)Doriana Kluskasuspect, early 30s, malesuspect, early 20s, female