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Woman (60s) arrested in relation to Donegal murder inquiry released without charge

Andrew Burns was shot dead at Donnyloop, Castlefin in Co Donegal on February 12th, 2008.
Woman (60s) arrested in relation to Donegal murder inquiry released without charge

Kenneth Fox

A woman, who was arrested as part of the investigation into the murder of Andrew Burns, has been released without charge.

He was shot dead at Donnyloop, Castlefin, in County Donegal on February 12th, 2008.

Gardaí arrested a woman in her 60s in connection with the investigation on Thursday night.

She has since been released without charge, with a file being prepared for the DPP.

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