Case No. 2999Murder · Co. Donegal · 25 May 1991
Gardaí renew appeal on 35th anniversary of Edward Fullerton murder
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information on the 35th anniversary of the murder of Sinn Féin councillor Edward Fullerton, who was shot dead at his home in Buncrana, Co Donegal, on 25 May 1991. The murder was claimed by the Ulster Defence Association and the investigation remains live and ongoing under a senior investigating officer.
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Key facts
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- whatEdward Fullerton was shot dead at his home in Buncrana, Co Donegal, on 25 May 1991. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA 56-year-old man was arrested in 2021 in relation to the murder but was later released without charge. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe murder was claimed by the loyalist paramilitary group the Ulster Defence Association. (irishtimes.com)
- otherFullerton was the first Sinn Féin member to be elected to Donegal County Council in 1979. (irishtimes.com)
- otherIn 2021, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald called for an independent public inquiry into the murder. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe Fullerton family and Sinn Féin have repeatedly called for an independent inquiry into alleged collusion between loyalist paramilitaries and British security forces. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 26 May2026Gardaí renew appeal on 35th anniversary of Edward Fullerton murder
Renewed Garda appeal for information on the 35th anniversary of the murder; investigation described as live and ongoing; a 56-year-old man was arrested in 2021 and released without charge; the Fullerton family and Sinn Féin continue to call for an independent inquiry into alleged collusion.
victim, Edward Fullerton, male, irish (judged from name)Edward Fullertonsuspect, 56, male