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Appeal for witnesses after man killed in Louth shooting

Appeal for witnesses after man killed in Louth shooting

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man was murdered in Co Louth yesterday.

It happened at a caravan park in the seaside village of Clogherhead shortly before 3pm.

Keith Brannigan was shot a number of times as he worked on the decking of a mobile home at the front of the caravan park.

Shots were fired from a car which then drove off at speed. The 29-year-old was pronounced dead a short time later.

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A number of stray bullets hit parked cars but there were no other injuries.

It is believed the killing is linked to the ongoing feud in Drogheda. The victim is said to be a close associate of a leading gang figure.

Gardaí have logged over 90 incidents relating to the feud to date, including two attempted murders and a number of petrol bomb attacks.

Locals are said to be worried that this apparent escalation will lead to further violence in the community.

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