Description of nun's killer to be released

Gardaí investigating the death of Sister Philomena Lyons in Co Monaghan last Saturday hope to reveal a description of the perpetrator…

Gardaí investigating the death of Sister Philomena Lyons in Co Monaghan last Saturday hope to reveal a description of the perpetrator tomorrow.

A spokesman for the force reiterated an appeal for the public to come forward with any information, especially on hitchhikers or anyone acting suspiciously around the Ballybay area last Saturday.

Garda Assistant Commissioner Kevin Carthy will chair the 2 p.m. press briefing at where it is understood a description of the perpetrator will be published.

  • Gardaí can be contacted at the incident room in Ballybay Garda station on (042) 9741743 or (042) 9741320.
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