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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2427Murder (disappearance and murder of a child) · Co. Louth

Gardaí complete property search in Drogheda in Kyran Durnin murder investigation

Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of six-year-old Kyran Durnin have completed searches of a private property in Drogheda, with results withheld for operational purposes. They continue to appeal to the public for any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem.

  1. Reported1 Feb
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí commenced a search of a domestic residence in Drogheda on 26 February 2025. (garda.ie)
  • whatThe house will be subject to technical and forensic examinations. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí investigating the disappearance of Kyran Durnin have completed searches of a private property in Drogheda. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe results of the search are not being released for operational purposes. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí continue to appeal to the public for any information in connection with the disappearance of Kyran. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí continue to appeal to the public for any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation team can be contacted at Drogheda Garda Station on 041 987 4200 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. (garda.ie)
  • otherThe victim is a six-year-old child named Kyran Durnin. (garda.ie)
  • otherKyran would now be 8 years old. (garda.ie)
  • otherGardaí note that most ongoing public commentary, speculation, rumours and theories about the case are inaccurate and misinformed. (garda.ie)
  • otherThe investigation is ongoing. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Feb2025
    Reportedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Update (10) – Investigation into the Disappearance and Murder of Kyran Durnin (6 Years)

    Gardaí commenced a search of a domestic residence in Drogheda on 26 February 2025 for technical and forensic examinations; Kyran would now be 8; Gardaí note that most public speculation is inaccurate and continue to appeal for information.

    victim, Kyran Durnin, 6, irish (judged from name)Kyran Durnin
  2. 1 Feb2025
    Reportedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Update (11) – Investigation into the Disappearance and Murder of Kyran Durnin (6 Years)

    Update 11: Gardaí have completed searches of a private property in Drogheda; results not released for operational purposes; public appeal for information continues.

    victim, Kyran Durnin, 6Kyran Durnin