Investigations are continuing in Co. Laois into the murder of Gerard Eglington.
The 27-year-old convicted criminal was shot dead at his home in the Kilnacourt Woods housing estate in Portarlington yesterday morning at 8.30am.
A dark blue Mazda-6 car was seen leaving the estate at high speed following the shooting.
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It was later found burn’t out a short distance from the crime scene.
Gardaí believe the killing could be linked to a feud between gangs in the Crumlin and Drimnagh areas of Dublin.
They are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
id="_mcePaste">Gardai say the victim knew his life was in danger and are linking his death to an attack at a Dublin pub 18 months ago.
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