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Inquiry on murder of Real IRA chief Alan Ryan ongoing, inquest told

Gardaí granted six-month adjournment by coroner to continue investigation

Alan Ryan, of Grange Abbey Drive, Donaghmede, was shot dead at Grange Lodge Avenue, Clongriffin in north Dublin on September 3rd last year. He was a leading member of the Real IRA in Dublin and gardaí considered him a significant crime figure. Photograph: Collins Courts
Alan Ryan, of Grange Abbey Drive, Donaghmede, was shot dead at Grange Lodge Avenue, Clongriffin in north Dublin on September 3rd last year. He was a leading member of the Real IRA in Dublin and gardaí considered him a significant crime figure. Photograph: Collins Courts
Mon Apr 28 2014 - 15:59

The Garda investigation into the murder of dissident republican Alan Ryan is ongoing and active, the inquest into his death has heard.

Ryan (32), from Grange Abbey Drive in Donaghmede, Dublin 13, was shot dead at Grange Lodge Avenue, Clongriffin in north Dublin on September 3rd last year. He was a leading member of the Real IRA in Dublin and gardaí­ considered him a significant crime figure.

Ryan was killed when a gunman approached him from behind as he walked on the street with two friends. He opened fire and shot him multiple times. His paramilitary-style funeral was interpreted as a show of force by the Real IRA and sparked controversy. The father-of-one’s murder is understood to be part of an ongoing gangland feud.

Updating the Dublin coroner on progress in the investigation, Insp Donal Waters said it is still “active and ongoing”. He requested another six-month adjournment of the inquest.

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Coroner Dr Brian Farrell adjourned the inquest for further mention on October 6th to allow time for gardaí­ to continue their investigation.