Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10233Murder · Co. Clare

Gardaí renew appeal for information on 2005 murder of Emer O'Loughlin in Co Clare

Emer O'Loughlin, a woman, was found dead in a mobile home at Ballybornagh, Tubber, Co Clare, on 8 April 2005. The mobile home had been destroyed by fire, and her death was initially treated as suspicious. The investigation was upgraded to murder in 2010 after a forensic re-examination of her remains, and an inquest jury returned a verdict of unlawful killing last year. On the 21st anniversary of the murder, gardaí renewed their appeal for information, and no arrest or charge has been reported.

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Key facts

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What happened
Emer O'Loughlin, a woman, was found dead and her case is treated as murder.
Where
Her remains were found in a mobile home at Ballybornagh, Tubber, Co Clare.
When
Her remains were discovered on 8 April 2005.
Cause
The mobile home had been completely destroyed by fire.
Investigation
  • Her death was initially treated as suspicious.
  • The investigation was upgraded to murder after a forensic re-examination of her remains in 2010.
  • Gardaí renewed their appeal for information on the 21st anniversary of the murder.
  • No one has been brought to justice despite extensive investigations over two decades.
In court
An inquest jury returned a verdict of unlawful killing last year.
Other details
  • She had been living nearby with her boyfriend at the time.
  • Anyone with information can contact Gort Garda Station on 091 636400.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereHer remains were found in a mobile home at Ballybornagh, Tubber, Co Clare. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenHer remains were discovered on 8 April 2005. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeThe mobile home had been completely destroyed by fire. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationHer death was initially treated as suspicious. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation was upgraded to murder after a forensic re-examination of her remains in 2010. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationGardaí renewed their appeal for information on the 21st anniversary of the murder. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtLast year an inquest jury returned a verdict of unlawful killing. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherShe had been living nearby with her boyfriend at the time. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherNo one has been brought to justice despite extensive investigations over two decades. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherAnyone with information can contact Gort Garda Station on 091 636400. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Apr2026
    Otherthejournal.ie, first report
    21 years on, gardaí renew appeal for information on the murder of Emer O’Loughlin

    Renewed appeal for a 2005 cold case on the 21st anniversary. Adds the inquest verdict of unlawful killing from last year and the 2010 upgrade from suspicious death to murder. No arrest or charge is reported.

    victim, Emer O'Loughlin, 23, female, irish (judged from name)Emer O'Loughlin