Gardai in Co Louth issue renewed appeal for murdered child Kyran Durnin

Gardaí in Co Louth investigating the disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin said today, Friday, August 29, that they are continuing to appeal to the public for information.

It is the first major update from gardai regarding the investigation since February of this year.

Gardaí said in their renewed appeal on Friday that the last known images of Kyran, who would be nine years old this year, were taken in June 2022 when Kyran was six years old.

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Kyran Durnin.

"Despite extensive and ongoing enquiries carried out by Gardaí to date, An Garda Síochána have been unable to locate Kyran or determine what has happened to Kyran," Gardaí said in their renewed appeal on Friday.

"To date, there have been in excess of 570 separate investigative actions taken.

"Two persons (a woman and a man) have to date been arrested on suspicion of murder.

"Three domestic residences and adjoining lands have also been searched, which included excavation works as well as a full forensic examination of each scene.

"A number of electronic devices have been seized and analysed.

"In excess of 29,500 hours of CCTV have been seized and secured from numerous locations. Examination of same remains ongoing."

Gardaí are continuing to liaise with TUSLA, Ireland's child and family agency, in respect of this investigation.

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Kyran Durnin.

Gardaí said that the investigation team, led by a Senior Investigation Officer (SIO) based in an incident room established at Drogheda Garda Station, continues to appeal to the public for any information in connection with the disappearance of Kyran.

An Garda Síochána said it is aware of "the extensive public commentary on this investigation," including "speculation, rumours, and theories on what may have happened to Kyran."

An Garda Síochána is continuing to appeal to the public not to assume that the investigation team knows the information that you may have.

"Any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, will be welcomed by the investigation team," Gardaí said. "This information will be treated in the strictest confidence."

The Garda investigation team can be contacted at Drogheda Garda Station on 041 987 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or through any Garda Station.

The investigation is ongoing.