Two men have been arrested in Limerick city today in connection with separate murder investigations in the city.
A 17-year-old youth was arrested at 10 a.m. as part of the ongoing investigation into the fatal stabbing of Mr Eric Leamy (19), St Munchin's Street. He died from a single stab wound during a row at Lee Estate, Island Road, Limerick, on August 28th.
Gardaí later arrested a man in his 30s in connection with the murder of Mr Brian Hanley (20) from Beechcourt House, Meelick, Co Clare. Mr Hanley died from a single stab wound to the chest early on August 26th. The attack took place during a row which broke out in a pub and ended in tragedy at Cregan Avenue, Killeely, Limerick.
Both men are being detained at Henry Street Garda Station under Section Four of the Criminal Justice Act.