Murder of Shaun Duffy , Meenacross, Co. Donegal, 29/1/05

Gardaí at Milford, Co. Donegal continue to investigate the murder of Shaun Duffy in Meenacross, Co. Donegal on 29 January 2005.

Shaun was a local man who lived in a bungalow at Meenacross just outside Dungloe. He was a 36 year-old bachelor who was well known in the area.  He worked as an undertaker and as a mechanic.  He had an interest and involvement in motor racing and horse sales.

On the day before his murder Shaun travelled to Letterkenny where he accompanied his brother to collect furniture. He then made a few visits locally before returning home. 

On the day before his murder Shaun travelled to Letterkenny where he accompanied his brother to collect furniture. He then made a few visits locally before returning home. 

On the night of Friday, 28 January Shaun was in the Strand View Pub about 3 – 4 miles outside Dungloe. It was his younger brother Kevin’s birthday and Shaun was there with friends and family. At the end of the night the party went back to Shaun’s mother’s house in Meenacross. Nothing out of the ordinary occurred and Shaun left the party at 2.20am, driving the short distance (approx. 500 yards) to his own house. 

The next morning Shaun’s mother was trying to ring him but couldn’t get through. She asked his younger brother Kevin to call into Shaun to see if there was anything the matter. Shaun’s body was discovered by his brother at 2.25pm on Saturday 29 January 2005.

Shaun had been stabbed four times and was sustained severe head injuries.  He also received a wound to his right arm, consistent with a crossbow injury.  There were no signs of a break in but there were signs of a struggle. The weapons used have not been identified or recovered. 

Since his murder there have been a number of local and national media appeals for information and one Peer Review conducted in 2017/18. The case of Shaun’s murder remains active and unsolved. 

Appeal 

• This is the 17th anniversary of the death of Shaun Duffy, a son, a brother, a man involved in a wide range of activities and interests both locally and nationally.
• Shaun Duffy was well known both locally and throughout the country including Dublin, due to his interests in horses and motor sports. He worked as an undertaker and a mechanic.
• Any persons or acquaintances who interacted with Shaun Duffy are asked to come forward to assist the investigation.
• The investigation remains active – with over 1550 enquiries conducted and statements recorded from over 600 persons.
• Investigators would like to thank those who have offered valuable information or assistance to the investigation to date. They would encourage anyone who they may or may not have spoken to previously, to come forward.
• Gardaí understand that allegiances / relationships may have changed over the years and therefore they may now be better placed to speak to them. 

Gardaí at Milford Garda Station investigating.  Tel: (074) 9167100