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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3959Murder · Co. Donegal · 29 Jan 2005

Gardaí renew appeal on 21st anniversary of Shaun Duffy murder in Dungloe, Donegal

Gardaí renewed their appeal for information on the 21st anniversary of the murder of Shaun Duffy, 36, who was found dead in his home in Meenacross, Dungloe, Co. Donegal, on 29 January 2005 after being attacked with a knife and a crossbow. The investigation team at Milford Garda Station said the case remains a priority and urged anyone with information to come forward.

  1. Reported29 Jan
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatShaun Duffy, 36, of Meenacross was attacked and murdered in his home in the early hours of Saturday, 29 January 2005. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatShaun Duffy was found dead in his home in Meenacross, Dungloe, shortly before 2.30pm on 29 January 2005. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was attacked with a knife and a crossbow and left to die in a pool of blood. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatShaun Duffy was a 36-year-old bachelor who stood six foot four inches tall. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHis body was initially found by family members on the afternoon of 29 January 2005. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenHis body was discovered in his home shortly before 2.30pm on the Saturday afternoon. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeThe inquest found he died due to multiple stab wounds to the body and blunt force trauma to the head. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponHe was stabbed multiple times, bludgeoned on the head, and an arrow from a crossbow went straight through his right arm. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe investigation team is based at Milford Garda station. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí said the solving of Shaun Duffy's murder is a priority and the investigation team is based at Milford Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí renewed their appeal for information on the 21st anniversary of the murder. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe worked as an undertaker and a mechanic and had an interest in motor racing and horse sales. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Jan2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Gardai renew appeal for info on anniversary of Donegal man Shaun Duffy's murder

    Renewed appeal on the 21st anniversary of the murder; no new suspects or arrests reported.

    victim, Shaun Duffy, 36, male, irish (judged from name)Shaun Duffy
  2. 29 Jan2026
    Reportedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Appeal for information over Donegal murder 21 years ago

    Renewed appeal on the 21st anniversary; provides details of the attack (multiple stab wounds, blunt force trauma to head, crossbow arrow through right arm), inquest findings, and the fact that hundreds have been questioned without a breakthrough.

    victim, Shaun Duffy, 36, male, irish (judged from name)Shaun Duffy