Gardaí complete search of Kyran Durnin's former family home 

Last week, gardaí opened a murder investigation months after Kyran was reported missing along with his mother. Picture: Eamonn Farrell / RollingNews.ie

Searches at the former family home of Kyran Durnin have been completed, with the results of the three-day operation "not being released for operational purposes".

The eight-year-old is missing and presumed dead, with gardaí following a line of inquiry that he may have been killed up to two years ago.

Last week, gardaí opened a murder investigation months after Kyran was reported missing along with his mother.

The youngster’s mother has been located, but investigators say the whereabouts of Kyran remain unknown and he is now presumed dead.

Gardaí began searching the house and surrounding area at Emer Terrace, Dundalk on Tuesday. It was taken into possession by gardaí after they were granted an order by the District Court. The house's current tenants are unconnected to the investigation.

In announcing the end of the search, gardaí issued a renewed appeal for information in relation to the case. 

"Do not rule out any information that you may have," a spokesperson said.

"Please do not assume that the investigation team know the information that you may have.

"Any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, will be welcomed by the investigation team. This information will be treated in the strictest confidence.

"You can contact the Garda Investigation Team at Drogheda Garda Station on 041 987 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or speak with any member of An Garda Síochána."