News - Liam Farrell

Nationwide appeal tonight for information on Liam Farrell's suspicious death

The 87-year-old farmer's case will feature on CrimeCall on RTE One at 9.35.

Mar 30, 2026 08:46

Mr Farrell's bruised and bloodied body was found outside his home in the village of Rooskey, Co Leitrim in January 2020.

Mar 6, 2026 13:38

It was confirmed last night that the body of Liam Farrell is to be exhumed as part of the investigation.

Mar 6, 2026 07:19

Mr Farrell was discovered outside his house in Rooskey in 2020 and an initial examination concluded that he died from natural causes.

Mar 5, 2026 18:06

Today is the sixth anniversary of the 87-year-old's death outside his house in Rooskey.

Jan 12, 2026 13:12

Today is the sixth anniversary of Liam Farrell's death outside his house in Rooskey.

Jan 12, 2026 07:40

A Mass was held in St Michael’s Church, Bornacoola, this morning.

Jan 11, 2026 14:39

The 87-year-old lived alone in Rooskey and was found dead at the back door of his home on Sunday 13 January 2020.

Jan 11, 2026 09:13

Carrick on Shannon was hit by devastating floods in 2009 and 2015.

Nov 21, 2025 17:01

Last month Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly asked the Serious Crime Review Team to investigate the case.

Nov 7, 2025 17:40

Carrick-on-Shannon residents have been expressing their delight with the news.

Oct 24, 2025 15:13

Oct 23, 2025 13:11

It was confirmed yesterday that Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has asked the Serious Crime Review Team to investigate the case.

Oct 23, 2025 07:20

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has asked the Serious Crime Review Team to investigate the case.

Oct 22, 2025 16:38

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