Gardaí have arrested two men, aged 27 and 30 years, in connection with the investigation into the murder of Gerry Nolan.
The men were arrested in the Dublin area this morning, Thursday 17th November 2016. They are both currently detained at Kilkenny and Thomastown Garda Stations under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
Mr. Nolan died following a fire at his home, a caravan, in Deerpark, Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny on 24th July 2006. The matter was fully investigated and five people were arrested. No charges were preferred.
The case was reviewed in 2014 and a murder investigation was launched.
Gardaí investigating this murder are appealing for witnesses or anyone, particularly those living locally in the Castlecomer area, who may have information regarding this incident, to contact them at Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 7775000, The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda station.