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Calls for investigation into brutal death of Roscommon priest forty years ago

Jul 4, 2025 13:46
By Shannonside News
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Calls for investigation into brutal death of Roscommon priest forty years ago

Fr Niall Molloy was killed in Clara, Co Offaly, on July 8th, 1985, in the home of Richard and Therese Flynn.

The nephew of a Roscommon priest is calling for a commission of investigation into his brutal death - ahead of the 40th anniversary next week.
Fr Niall Molloy was killed in Clara, Co Offaly, on July 8th, 1985, in the home of Richard and Therese Flynn.

Richard was charged with his manslaughter soon after, but was acquitted.
A memorial Mass for Fr Molloy is taking place on Sunday, July 20th, in Castlecoote at 11.30am.
His nephew, Bill Maher, wants a commission of investigation into the unsolved case - but says the call has been ignored in recent years:

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