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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2286Murder · Co. Clare · 28 Oct 2005

Gardaí renew appeal for information in 2005 murder of David Nunan in Parteen, Co. Clare

Gardaí at Mayorstone Park Garda Station have issued a renewed appeal for information about the 2005 murder of David Nunan, 25, who was shot dead in the Fairyhill area, Parteen, Co. Clare. The investigation, which has seen 17 arrests and nearly 450 statements taken over 21 years, remains open with no charges laid.

  1. Reported28 Oct
  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
  • whatDavid Nunan, 25, was shot dead (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatDavid told his friend he was going for a spin in a car after the phone call (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe body was discovered in the Fairyhill area, Parteen, Co. Clare on 28 October 2005 (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe suspected car drove from Southill, Limerick city to Moyross, Limerick city and then in the direction of Parteen, Co. Clare (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenDavid received a phone call at about 2am on the day of the incident (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeBullet wounds were confirmed as the principal cause of death (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationAn incident room was opened at Mayorstone Park Garda Station (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí have arrested 17 people in connection with the investigation (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationNearly 450 statements have been taken and numerous exhibits retained (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe murder investigation has remained open and active for over 21 years (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA farmer tending to his cattle found the body near a laneway (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Oct2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Gardaí renew appeal for help catching killers of David Nunan

    Renewed appeal for information in the ongoing murder investigation, providing details of the suspected Wine Toyota Carina, the 17 arrests made, nearly 450 statements taken, and the route the car is believed to have taken from Limerick city to Parteen.

    victim, David Nunan, 25, male, irish (judged from name)David Nunan