GARDAÍ are continuing to investigate the murder of David Nunan, who was fatally shot and whose body was recovered in Parteen 21 years ago.

The 25-year-old’s body was discovered by a farmer in the Fairyhill area of Parteen, Co Clare.

A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: “Gardaí at Mayorstone Park Garda Station continue to investigate the murder of 25-Year-Old David Nunan, who was fatally shot and whose body was discovered in the Fairyhill area, Parteen, Co. Clare on 28th October 2005.

“His body was discovered by a farmer tending to his cattle near a laneway at Fairyhill, Parteen, Co. Clare.

“An examination of the body of David Nunan suggested bullet wounds as being the principal contributory factor to the cause of death and later confirmed this to be the case. A murder investigation was launched, and an incident room was opened at Mayorstone Park Garda Station.”

On the day of the incident, David was playing videogames with a friend at his home at O’Malley Park in Limerick city, when he received a phone call at about 2am. Having finished speaking on the phone, David informed his friend that he was going for a spin in a car.

A wine Toyota Carina is suspected of having collected David at his home in O’Malley Park and to having driven from Southill, Limerick city to Moyross, Limerick city and again from Moyross in the direction of Parteen, Co Clare, where the murder occurred.

The spokesperson continued: “Over the course of the last 21years An Garda Síochána has continued an open and active investigation.

“Gardai have arrested seventeen (17) persons to date in connection with this investigation and carried out a number of searches at various addresses across Limerick.

“Nearly 450 statements have been taken and numerous exhibits have been retained”

Gardaí continue to appeal for “any information” which will help establish what happened to David Nunan. Anyone who saw, met or had any dealings with David Nunan in the days leading up to the murder is asked to come forward.

Gardaí are also appealing for any information in respect of the driver of the wine Toyota Carina car and any other persons that may have been in this car.

The statement concluded: “With the passage of time there may be person or person now in a position to speak with investigating Gardai who could not do so before.

“Gardaí are appealing for any person with any information or who may not have come forward previously contact Gardaí at Mayorstone Garda Station at 061 456980, Henry Street Garda Station at 061 212400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”