Man Arrested in Connection with 2005 Eoin McCarthy Murder

Gardaí have arrested a 40-year-old man in connection with the 2005 murder of Dubliner Eoin McCarthy, whose remains were discovered in a wooded area in Hollywood, Co Wicklow, marking a significant development in the cold case.

11 Mar, 21:46 — 11 Mar, 23:49

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What sources agree on

A man has been arrested in connection with the 2005 murder of Eoin McCarthy
Eoin McCarthy's remains were discovered in a wooded area in Hollywood, Co Wicklow
The arrest took place on the evening of March 11, 2026

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A man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the murder.

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Eoin McCarthy was 27 years old at the time of his murder.

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Eoin McCarthy was from Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

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Coverage gaps

The victim's age at the time of his death (27)

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The victim's specific Dublin address (Clondalkin, Dublin 22)

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The specific date the remains were found (November 4, 2005)

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Why this matters

This arrest marks a significant development in a cold case murder investigation that has remained unsolved for over two decades. The case has likely been a source of ongoing pain for the victim's family and the community, and this development offers a potential path towards justice.