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Man (40s) arrested in connection with the death of Eoin McCarthy

The remains of Eoin McCarthy from Clondalkin in Dublin were discovered in Ballinagee in Hollywood on November 4th 2005.
Man (40s) arrested in connection with the death of Eoin McCarthy

A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Eoin McCarthy in Wicklow over 20 years ago.

The remains of Eoin McCarthy from Clondalkin in Dublin were discovered in Ballinagee in Hollywood on November 4th 2005.

On Wednesday, a man in his 40s was arrested and is being held in a Garda station in the east of the country.

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.

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