Gardaí renew Offaly murder appeal

Gardaí investigating the murder of Matt Farrell in Co Offaly last year have renewed an appeal to the public for information.

Gardaí investigating the murder of Matt Farrell in Co Offaly last year have renewed an appeal to the public for information.

Mr Farrell was found tied to a chair in the downstairs area of his pub, The Gaelic Bar, in Daingean, by his son Matthew at about 7.30am on April 1st, 2009.

A postmortem examination found that Mr Farrell died as a result of head injuries.

A number of people have been arrested in connection to the murder but no charges have been brought against anyone.

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Inspector Pat Murray of Tullamore Garda station said gardaí are appealing for any person who has any information to come forward "and to consider the family of Matt Farrell, who are seeking closure in the case.”

A €10,000 reward is also being offered in relation to the case.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda station on 057 9327607.