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Fr Molloy's nephew hits out at 'cover up' as government rejects calls for new investigation

Sep 24, 2021 16:38
By Shannonside News
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Fr Molloy's nephew hits out at 'cover up' as government rejects calls for new investigation

The mystery around the death of the popular priest appears not to have any resolution.

A nephew of Fr Niall Molloy says 'the cover-up continues' surrounding his mysterious death 36 years ago.

This week the government confirmed that it will not be establishing a commission of investigation into the brutal death of a Roscommon priest in 1985.

No one's ever been convicted in connection with Fr Niall Molloy's violent death in Clara, Co Offaly.

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It took place in the home of Richard and Theresa Flynn, both of whom have passed away.

Junior Justice Minister James Browne says there'll be no commission of investigation - despite calls from the family, which were brought to the floor of the Dail by Sinn Féin yesterday.

Bill Maher says he is convinced senior state institutions have information on the killing that they do want to come to light :

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