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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 1410Murder · Co. Wicklow · 6 Aug 2009

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder of Steven O'Meara in Redcross, Co. Wicklow

A woman in her 40s was arrested on 15 July 2025 on suspicion of the murder of Steven O'Meara, who was killed in Ballydonnell Woods, Redcross, Co. Wicklow, on 6 August 2009. Two other men have previously been convicted for offences relating to the murder.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested1 Jul
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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  • whatThe woman, in her 40s, was arrested on suspicion of murder. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí arrested a woman in connection with the murder. (garda.ie)
  • investigationThe woman is detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007 at a Garda Station in County Wexford. (garda.ie)
  • otherTwo other men have been convicted for offences relating to the murder. (garda.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Jul2025
    Arrestedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Arrest – Steven O’Meara Murder Investigation

    A woman in her 40s was arrested on suspicion of murder and detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007 at a Garda Station in County Wexford. The investigation is led by a Senior Investigating Officer in Wexford Garda Station. Two other men have been convicted for offences relating to this murder.

    victim, male, irish (judged from name)suspect, 40s, female