Gardai issue further appeal in Darragh Nugent murder
By Maurice Garvey
Gardaí investigating the murder of Darragh Nugent that occurred at Wheatfield Avenue, Clondalkin on Monday September 11, wish to make a further appeal to the public who may have vital information that can assist Gardaí in this investigation.
An appeal was made by Superintendent Dermot Mann on Tuesday, September 12th for any witnesses and asking for assistance in locating the getaway car.
In a further appeal for information on Thursday evening, Superintendent Mann said: "I wish to take this opportunity to thank members of the public for their assistance to date in this investigation. We have had an excellent response to our last appeal for information which is greatly assisting the investigation. Last night (Wednesday), Gardaí responded to a call of a car on fire at Woodside, Newtown, Leixlip, which was the car used in the murder of Darragh Nugent. It has been established the registration number of the car was 02 MH 7025, a black BMW 3 series. During the technical examination of the car a firearm was located.
Superintendent Mann also said "I am appealing to anyone who may have seen this car in the days leading up to September 11, anywhere between Wheatfield Avenue, Clondalkin and Leixlip to contact us. I'm also appealing to the residents of Woodside, Newtown, River Forest and the general vicinity of Leixlip area who may have noticed this car parked at Woodside on 11th and/or September 12 and who can assist us with our investigation.
During the course of follow up searches on Thursday in Collinstown Park, a second firearm was located.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses or anyone with any information to contact them at Lucan Garda station 01 – 6667300, the Garda Confidential line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
Meanwhile, friends of slain gangland figure Darragh Nugent have set up a GoFundMe page to cover costs of his funeral.
Mr Nugent, was shot five times when a gunman opened fire in his home at Wheatfield Avenue on Monday night, while his children were inside.
The GoFundMe page had, as of Friday morning, collected €220 of a €1,000 goal.
The GoFundMe page reads: “On behalf of Darragh’s loving girlfriend, children and family, we’ve set up this page to see if our community could come together and help raise some costs towards his funeral arrangements.
“Most will know how this was a sudden shock for us all, his three beautiful children, girlfriend and family would like to give him the best send-off as they can. Any little amount to help towards this cost would be hugely appreciated. Let’s come together and take a small amount of stress from them.”
Father-of-three Darragh Nugent amassed 59 convictions before his death, and was also questioned over the 2011 bomb attack in Clondalkin on the family of RTÉ’s Brian Ormond.
Authorities believe the attack was planned because Ormond’s brother Michael, a detective, had been investigating activities of a local drugs gang.
Gardai suspect Nugent was murdered by a rival local crime mob as part of an ongoing feud, and not related to the Kinahan- Hutch gangland war.
It is understood that there was a confrontation on the street prior to the callous hit on Monday night.
The GoFundMe page also stated there will be a book of condolences available if anyone would like to donate to the family.
