2 men arrested in connection with murder of David Boland released without charge

Two men who were arrested in connection to the murder of David Boland in Athy have been released without charge.

The two men, both aged in their 20s, were arrested yesterday afternoon in Athy by Gardaí investigating the case. They were detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 in Kildare and Newbridge Garda Stations.

Both men were released today without charge anda file is being prepared for the DPP.

A 20-year-old man appeared in court in Naas earlier this week and is currently being detained following the murder of the Nurney father of one.

The incident is believed to have occurred after a Halloween houseparty spilled onto the street at around 5.30am on Thursday November 1. Mr Boland was on his way to work, but at some point he crossed paths with one of the revellers who inflicted the fatal injuries on him.

Mr Boland's silver Audi car was taken from the scene and was crashed on the Stradbally Road just a short distance away. An attempt was made to burn out the vehicle and Kildare Fire Services attended the scene.

Gardaí sealed off areas around the premises where the assault occurred and where the vehicle was crashed, allowing for forensic teams to carry out analysis.

Mr Boland was rushed to Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise where he was later pronounced dead.

His funeral took place on Thursday morning to his local church in Nurney.