Mick Clifford: Liam Farrell’s mysterious death still leaves family searching for answers

The sudden death of a healthy, active, and social octogenarian left too many questions unanswered for his family and friends

The newly unveiled plaque appealing for information and a photograph of the late Liam Farrell at his home in Roosky.

Liam Farrell was full of life, belying his 87 years. He was in good health, a daily communicant, keeping active. He lived in the townland of Aughamore, outside the village of Rooskey, Co Roscommon.

He’d been in the same house since 1947. His death in the early hours of Janaury 12, 2020, left his family shocked, but also highly suspicious. The circumstances of his last hours have haunted them since and they are still looking for answers.