Gardaí renew appeal for information on anniversary of death of Fintan Traynor
Tomorrow, June 26, marks the 14th anniversary of the death of 20-year-old Fintan Traynor, who was tragically killed in a hit and run collision in Lemgare, Clontibret, County Monaghan.
In the early hours of Sunday, June 26, 2011, Fintan Traynor was walking home after a night out in Castleblayney, County Monaghan.
Tragically, he was struck by a car on the Lemgare Road, which links the villages of Clontibret and Annyalla with Derrynoose and Keady in Co. Armagh. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and fled the scene.
Investigating Gardaí believe that an Audi A4 – 1996 to 2001 model – was involved in this collision. The front lower portion of the grille of such a vehicle was recovered by Gardaí at the scene of the collision.
Now, on the 14th anniversary of Fintan's death, An Garda Síochána are renewing the appeal for information concerning this fatal hit and run.
This investigation remains active and in the past 14 years An Garda Síochána has followed over 400 leads, however the vehicle and driver have yet to be located.
Detective Inspector Adrian Durcan of the Monaghan Garda District is appealing to the public for information. "I am appealing to the public that if they have any information to please come forward,' he said.
"With the passage of time, now perhaps someone may feel more comfortable coming forward with information in relation to this matter. Do you know someone who may have had damage to an Audi car around this period? Did someone confide in you?
"In 14 years loyalties, friendships and relationships change and perhaps now you are in a position to provide the investigation team with the vital information that would locate the vehicle and driver.
"You can contact us in Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77200 or alternatively you can contact us by calling the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.''
Any person with information is urged to contact Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Irish Sun
2 minutes ago
- The Irish Sun
Woman seriously injured after horrific 40ft fall from cliffs in stunning Dublin beauty spot as major rescue op revealed
Rescue teams were stood down shortly before midnight BAD FALL Woman seriously injured after horrific 40ft fall from cliffs in stunning Dublin beauty spot as major rescue op revealed A WOMAN has been rescued and hospitalised following a 40-foot fall from a cliff in south Dublin yesterday. The incident, which occurred at the Shanganagh cliffs, saw the Dun Laoghaire Coast Guard and the Rescue helicopter 116 respond. 2 Paramedics from the National Ambulance Service, an Emergency Medical Response doctor, and Rescue Helicopter 116 were on the scene Credit: DAMIEN STORAN 2 Rescue teams were stood down shortly before midnight Credit: DAMIEN STORAN Advertisement The coast guard had been dealing with a separate incident when the emergency occurred. Dun Laoghaire coast guard explained that they were called out at 7pm to assist the RNLI with a jet ski that had capsized, leaving two people in the water. The casualties were brought to the lifeboat station for treatment, while the jet ski was towed to Coal Harbour and recovered from the water by the Coast Guard. While assisting this rescue, the coast guard was then tasked to the Shanganagh cliffs, after reports that a person had fallen 40ft and had multiple serious injuries. Advertisement Paramedics from the national ambulance service and an Emergency Medical Response doctor were also called to the scene, while rescue helicopter 116 was requested, to winch the casualty to safety. Upon her rescue, the woman was taken alongside the doctor to Weston Airport for further transport to the hospital. The rescue team was stood down shortly before midnight. The Coast Guard said the incident had been a "long evening" but was a "great multi-agency operation". Advertisement A spokesperson for the Coast Guard said: "At approximately 20:30, assistance was requested from the National Emergency Operation Centre following an incident at Shanganagh Beach, Co Dublin. Notoriously difficult to spot' warning over deadly rip currents at popular Irish beaches before possible bank hol storm "Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre Dublin tasked Dun Laoghaire Coast Guard Unit and the Dublin-based Coast Guard Helicopter R116 to the scene, where a person was injured after falling from a cliff in the area. "Following an extraction from the scene, the casualty was transferred into the care of the National Ambulance Service." In a post on social media, the rescue group added: "Remember, if you see anyone in trouble or think they are in trouble in or near the water, dial 112 or VHF channel 16 immediately and ask for the Coast Guard." MOUNTAIN EXTRACTION It comes just days after a similar incident where person was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after falling from a cliff in Co Donegal. Advertisement A 12-person rescue team was tasked with carrying the casualty 600 metres down Errigal Mountain after the person fell and suffered a serious leg injury on Saturday evening. Donegal Mountain Rescue team took part in the difficult extraction from the mountain. Members of the DMRT were first alerted to the incident by Gardai at around 4.57pm. The PhoneFind system was used by the team to precisely locate the casualty. The location data was received at 5pm, allowing for the DMRT to undertake an immediate and efficient response. Advertisement The team then commenced initial treatment of the injured person by immobilising the affected limb. Once stabilised, the team undertook the challenging process of transporting the casualty off the mountain The injured person was handed into the care of National Ambulance Service paramedics just after 9.20pm, and the casualty was then transported to Letterkenny for further medical treatment. A spokesperson for the DMRT said: "We wish the casualty a speedy recovery."
Irish Daily Mirror
2 minutes ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man allegedly pushed by Garda in Dublin dies in hospital
A man has died in hospital after an incident in which he was allegedly pushed by a Garda in Dublin city centre. The man (51) died in Dublin's Mater Hospital on Monday evening - after the alleged altercation in O'Connell Street in the early hours of last Friday morning. The alleged incident occurred outside the Holiday Inn on the capital's main street and involved a serving member of An Garda Siochana. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week The man is alleged to have been pushed by the Garda - and the Garda Ombudsman - now known as 'Fiosru' are investigating those claims. The Dublin man suffered head injuries in the incident and was rushed to hospital where his condition was described as critical. Fiosrú is appealing for witnesses who may have been around the Holiday Inn at around 4.15am to come forward. 'Anyone with information which may be of assistance to this independent investigation is asked to contact Fiosrú at 0818 600 800 or info@ the Ombudsman's office said. The Garda Press Office have meanwhile referred all media queries about the incident to Fiosru. Sign up to the Irish Mirror's Courts and Crime newsletter here and get breaking crime updates and news from the courts direct to your inbox.
Irish Independent
33 minutes ago
- Irish Independent
Man who was allegedly pushed by garda dies in hospital
The Dublin man passed away in the Mater Hospital yesterday evening. He suffered the fatal injuries after hitting his head on the street following the interaction with the on-duty garda on O'Connell Street in the early hours of Friday morning. The case is the subject of a major investigation by Fiosru, the Police Ombudsman, who have appealed for information in the case. The early morning incident which happened near the Holiday Inn on O'Connell Street at 4.15am on Friday was captured on good quality CCTV. The 51-year-old Dublin man was rushed to hospital in a 'gravely ill' condition. The Dublin man has been described as 'a very decent individual from a loving family'. Sources have described what has happened as a 'devastating tragedy for all involved'. It is understood the garda who is based at a north inner city station has not yet faced disciplinary sanctions in relation to the incident which followed an interaction between gardaí and the 51-year-old man. In a statement, Fiosrú, said the man suffered "serious harm', prompting a referral under new policing legislation. Fiosrú is now appealing for witnesses who may have been in the area at the time. In particular, investigators are keen to hear from anyone close to the hotel at around 4.15am, or from drivers — including taxis — who may have dashcam or mobile phone footage. 'Anyone with information which may be of assistance to this independent investigation is asked to contact Fiosrú at 0818 600 800 or info@ the Ombudsman's office said. One of Fiosrú's on-call investigators attended the scene on Friday and the office confirmed it is continuing to engage with the man's family. The referral to Fiosrú was made under the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, which requires the Garda Commissioner to pass on any matter indicating that the act or omission of a garda member may have resulted in the death of, or serious harm to, a person. Section 203(1) of the Act provides for such referrals, while Section 208(1)(b) prevents the Ombudsman's office from making further public comment while an investigation is underway. Fiosrú said the investigation is ongoing and that no additional details could be provided at this stage. A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: 'An Garda Síochána referred an incident to Fiosrú following an interaction between a member of the public and an on-duty Garda Member on Friday 15th August 2025'.
