Murder of Jim Mulqueen, Ardagh, Limerick in 2009

Jim’s body was found in his home at Kilcoman, Ardagh, by a neighbour on the morning of Friday the 23rd of October 2009. There was no sign of forced entry at Jim’s home, however the front door was open and a sum of money was missing from the house.

Jim was a defenceless man who lived a simple life, he occasionally socialised at a local public house in Newcastle West, and placed the odd bet in a local bookies. Jim was recorded on CCTV in Ladbrooks just a week before his death. While in Newcastle West Jim would visit a bank to lodge his pension into his account.

The last sighting of Jim was on Thursday the 22nd of October 2012 around midday filling the kettle from a barrel of water outside his house. 

 
Appeal:

• Gardaí are appealing to anyone within the community that may have information that may assist with this investigation to come forward.