Case No. 1500Murder · Co. Dublin · 17 Jan 2019
Mother of murdered Zach Parker marks his 30th birthday, says 'Gucci Gang is gone'
Siobhan Parker marked what would have been her son Zach Parker's 30th birthday at his grave in Swords, North Co Dublin, reflecting on his 2019 murder by the 'Gucci Gang' and expressing relief that gang leader Glen Ward has been jailed. She described the past six and a half years as 'horrific' and warned young people against a life of crime.
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Key facts
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- whatZach Parker, 23, was gunned down outside a gym in Swords, North Co Dublin, on 17 January 2019. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe murder was the first gangland killing of the Coolock feud, which also saw three of Zach's pals killed. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatSean Little was shot dead in May 2019 while looking for revenge for Zach's murder. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatZach was shot in the head. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe gym was located metres from the Parker family home and just over a wall next to Siobhan Parker's house. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherZach Parker was a barber in Swords. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe Gucci Gang, led by Glen Ward, featured Zach Parker, Sean Little, Hamid Sanambar, Caolan Smyth and others, and terrorised Finglas. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 18 Jun2025Mum of murdered Zach Parker tells of 'delight' that his crime boss is jailed
Feature piece marking Zach Parker's 30th birthday; mother reflects on his 2019 murder, the Gucci Gang, Glen Ward's jailing for a separate rifle offence, and the DPP's August 2022 decision to direct no charges against a suspect connected to Tommy 'The Zombie' Savage.
victim, Zach Parker, 23, male, irish (judged from name)Zach Parkersuspect, Glen Ward, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Glen Wardvictim, Sean Little, male, irish (judged from name)Sean Little