Three held over killing of Co Clare man

Three men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Seán Poland at his home in Blackwater, Ardnacrusha, Co Clare, late…

Three men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Seán Poland at his home in Blackwater, Ardnacrusha, Co Clare, late on New Year's Eve this year.

Those arrested are all in their twenties and are being questioned under Section 30 of the Offences against the State Act at Henry Street, Roxboro and Mayorstone Garda stations.

They are all from the Limerick city area. Gardaí investigating the killing believe the motive was most likely robbery.

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