Renewed appeal Andrew Burns murder investigation 12th February 2008

On the 12th February 2008, Andrew Burns (aged 27 at the time of his death) was murdered at Donnyloop, Castlefin, Co. Donegal. It is now ten years since Andrew was murdered.

Between 7.05pm and 7.15pm on the 12/2/2008, a number of young people from the village of Clady (which is situated exactly on the northern side of the Tyrone/Donegal border) were walking the half mile journey to the village of Donnyloop, Castlefin, Co. Donegal. As they approached Donnyloop, they heard gunshots. Moments later, they observed a man staggering in the roadway of Donnyloop village. A man was seen running towards the nearby church car park. Two cars were then seen leaving Donnyloop, travelling back towards Northern Ireland in the direction of Clady village. One of these vehicles is described as a black car or a really dark red car, while the second is described as a silver coloured car.  

The man who had been staggering fell to the ground in the middle of the roadway. He was attended to by the young walkers and a number of other passers-by, who came upon the scene. It was discovered that this man, had received gunshot wounds. He was subsequently identified as Mr Andrew Burns. He was pronounced dead at 7.58pm on 12th February 2008.

One person has been convicted of this murder however Gardaí believe that a number of people were involved in this occurrence. An Garda Síochána are grateful for all the witnesses that have come forward and made statements however Gardaí believe that there are still people who have information which may assist with the investigation.

Gardaí wish to appeal for anyone with information no matter how insignificant it may seem to come forward to assist with this investigation.

Please contact the Incident Room at Letterkenny Garda Station on 0035374 91 67100 or 0035374 91 67170 or any Garda Station or use the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111

Note to editors; Detective Inspector Pat O'Donnell is available for phone interview between 10am and 12 midday tomorrow the 12th of February 2018. Please email your request to the pressoffice@garda.ie with your contact details and Detective Inspector O'Donnell will contact you tomorrow between 10am and 12midday.