Man arrested over 2006 Tralee murder

A man (25) was arrested in Cork this morning in relation to the murder of Eddie Joe Clancy (50) in Tralee in 2006.

A man (25) was arrested in Cork this morning in relation to the murder of Eddie Joe Clancy (50) in Tralee in 2006.

Garda forensic team investigating the death of Mr Clancy at Bridge Street, Tralee
Garda forensic team investigating the death of Mr Clancy at Bridge Street, Tralee

The man will appear at Killarney District Court later this afternoon where he will be charged.

Four people have been arrested in relation to the investigation, but this is the only court appearance to date.

Mr Clancy was discovered lying in a pool of blood at Bridge Street in the early morning of August 15th.

He was brought to Kerry General Hospital but died within an hour.

A native of Lohercannon in Tralee, Mr Clancy had been homeless for some time.

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