Man's jail term increased for role in 'cold-blooded assassination' of 'big friendly giant'

Lorcan Merriman had originally been sentenced to four years' imprisonment with 18 months suspended

Thomas Farnan was shot dead at his front door at Kilcronan Close, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, on April 25, 2016, and died almost immediately.

A man who has spent over a quarter of his life in custody has had his jail term increased by two years for his role in the “cold-blooded assassination” of a “big friendly giant”.

Thomas Farnan (37) was shot dead at his front door at Kilcronan Close, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, on April 25, 2016, and died almost immediately.