Appeal for information on Clondalkin murder

A FRESH appeal for information in relation to the murder of a man in Clondalkin last year has been launched. 

Thomas Farnan was shot dead when he opened his front door at 11 Kilcronan Close on Monday, April 25, 2016 at 11.40pm.

The offender then fled the scene on foot through the Kilcronan estate and towards the Grand Canal.

Last week Crimestoppers and the gardaí appealed to anyone with information on the murder to contact them.

Detective Inspector Colm O’Malley of Clondalkin Garda Station said: “It’s one year since Thomas was murdered and we are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

“I genuinely believe that members of the public have information in relation to the murder and I am asking these individuals to come forward.

“With the passage of time they may now wish to provide information. Relationships, friendships and loyalties may have changed and people may be in a better position to help us now.”

Detective O’Malley said information could be given to investigating gardaí at Clondalkin Garda Station or any Garda station.

If a member of the public prefers to give the information without identifying themselves, they can call Crimestoppers on 180020025, he added.

Gardaí issued a separate appeal for information last week.

“Mr Farnan was shot when he answered the front door to a lone caller at approximately 11.40pm,” a Garda spokesperson said. “A number of shots were fired and Mr Farnan suffered fatal injuries.

“Investigating gardaí would like to speak to anyone who has information in relation to the murder of Thomas Farnan. The smallest piece of information, which may seem insignificant, might help with the investigation.”

Anybody with information is urged to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on 01-6667600.

Calls to Crimestoppers are anonymous. Callers do not need to leave their name or address. There may be a reward for information which significantly helps the investigation.

Crimestoppers Chairman Tim Dalton, added: “Members of the public can call Crimestoppers with potentially valuable information about any crime without leaving their name or personal details.”

 The ability to give information anonymously can be an important incentive and could help solve a case and secure a conviction. Even the smallest piece of information, which may seem insignificant, might help with the investigation.” 

Irish Crimestoppers Trust (www.crimestoppers.ie) was set up in 1998 to provide a confidential means for every citizen to report crime, without fear of recrimination, by calling a free phone confidential number (1800 25 00 25). 

The Crimestoppers concept is simple – the call is free, there is no need to give one’s name, the phone is answered by specially trained Gardaí, and a cash reward may be paid in certain cases. Rewards are given at the discretion of the Gardaí. The Crimestoppers model is a well tried and well developed model in many countries.