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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8609Murder · Co. Wicklow · 15 Jul 2009

Gardaí renew appeal over murder of Paul Byrne

Paul 'Frank' Byrne, a 20-year-old man, was last seen on 15 July 2009 at Kilmartin Green in Tallaght, Dublin 24, when he was reported to have left the estate in a wine-coloured Mitsubishi Carisma with other males. His mother reported him missing the following day. His remains were found on 29 July 2010 by a forestry worker in a wooded area near Blessington, on the Kildare/Wicklow border, and Gardaí are investigating his murder. Five people have been arrested in the investigation, but no one has been charged or brought to justice. On 15 July 2026 Gardaí renewed their appeal for information, and no new arrests or charges have been reported.

  1. Reported15 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The remains of Paul 'Frank' Byrne, a 20-year-old man, were discovered in a wooded area.
Where
  • The remains were found by a forestry worker near Blessington, on the Kildare/Wicklow border.
  • Paul Byrne was last seen at Kilmartin Green in Tallaght, Dublin 24.
When
  • Paul Byrne was last seen on 15 July 2009.
  • Paul Byrne was reported missing by his mother the following day.
  • The remains were discovered on 29 July 2010.
Cause
Gardaí are investigating the murder of Paul Byrne.
Other details
Paul Byrne was reported to have left the estate in a 2000 registered wine-coloured Mitsubishi Carisma accompanied by other males.
Investigation
  • Five people have been arrested in connection with the investigation, but no one has been brought to justice.
  • On 15 July 2026 Gardaí renewed their public appeal for information, and anyone with information can contact Gardaí in Blessington.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe remains of Paul Byrne were discovered in a wooded area. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe remains were found by a forestry worker near Blessington, on the Kildare/Wicklow border. (kildarenow.com)
  • wherePaul Byrne was last seen at Kilmartin Green in Tallaght, Dublin 24. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenPaul Byrne was last seen on 15 July 2009. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenPaul Byrne was reported missing by his mother the following day. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeGardaí are investigating the murder of Paul Byrne. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for information from anyone who may have information since 2009. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationFive people have been arrested in connection with the investigation, but no one has been brought to justice. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationAnyone with information can contact Gardaí in Blessington. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherPaul Byrne was reported to have left the estate in a 2000 registered wine-coloured Mitsubishi Carisma accompanied by other males. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Jul2026
    Reportedkildarenow.com, first report
    Garda appeal over murder of man whose body was found on Kildare border

    Renewed public appeal in an unsolved case. The article says five people have been arrested in the investigation to date but that no one has been brought to justice. No new arrests or charges are reported.

    victim, Paul 'Frank' Byrne, 20, male, irish (judged from name)Paul 'Frank' Byrne