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'Missing evidence' could help to solve Fr Niall Molloy's killing - nephew

Jul 21, 2025 13:19
By Eoghan Murphy
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'Missing evidence' could help to solve Fr Niall Molloy's killing - nephew
Three of Fr Niall Molloy's - Bill Maher, Henry McCourt and Niall O'Connor - at his grave in Castlecoote

The 52-year-old was killed in Clara, Co Offaly, in July 1985, and no one has ever been convicted.

A nephew of Roscommon priest Niall Molloy says missing evidence could be crucial to solving his brutal killing.

The 52-year-old was killed in Clara, Co Offaly, in July 1985, and no one has ever been convicted.

A Mass to mark the 40th anniversary of his death was held yesterday in Castlecoote, where he was the curate.

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His nephew, Henry McCourt, is urging the Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan to help to progress his uncle's case:

Another nephew, Niall O'Connor, says he's not hopeful justice can be done:

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