Man arrested over 1991 murder of Sinn Féin councillor

Eddie Fullerton, a father of six, was shot dead by loyalist paramilitaries at his home in Buncrana in May 1991.
Man arrested over 1991 murder of Sinn Féin councillor

Gardaí from the Donegal Division arrested a 56-year-old man this morning and he's being questioned at Letterkenny Garda Station.

Sun, 12 Dec, 2021 - 20:19
Greg Murphy and PA

Gardaí investigating the murder of a Sinn Féin councillor in Co Donegal 30 years ago have arrested a man.

Eddie Fullerton, a father of six, was shot dead by loyalist paramilitaries at his home in Buncrana in May 1991.

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