Limerick murder victim's funeral held

A priest has warned those responsible for the murder of a 24-year-old Limerick man that they will have to answer for what they…

A priest has warned those responsible for the murder of a 24-year-old Limerick man that they will have to answer for what they have done.

Speaking at the funeral mass of Daniel Fitzgerald at yesterday Fr Sean Harmon also warned of the dangers of taking the law into your own hands.

Daniel Fitzgerald from Old Pallas, Co Limerick was shot dead last Tuesday night when a gunman opened fire at his uncle's cottage in Cloughnadromin, Ballysimon, Co Limerick.

It is believed the murder is linked to an attack on a vehicle belonging to a member of a criminal gang the previous night.

Mr Fitzgerald who was not know to gardai was described by his family as a hardworking young carpenter who was "in the wrong place at the wrong time".

A total of nine people have been questioned in connection with the murder and five suspects including a 19-year-old man who is a leading member of a criminal gang, remained in custody last night.

Gardai investigating the murder seized €80,000 Euro worth of cocaine on Saturday during searches carried out in a field in the Ballysimon Road area.

In total €440,000 worth of Cocaine and Heroin all belonging to the same criminal gang, has now been recovered during searches taking place as part of the investigation in to the murder of the 24 year old.