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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Emma McMenamy

Family of man who died in mysterious circumstances want independent probe and not 'guards investigating guards'

The family of a man who died in mysterious circumstances have said they will not be engaging with a cold case team who are re-examining his death as they want an independent investigation carried out instead.

Pat Nugent was working as banqueting manager at Bunratty Castle in Co Clare when he was found dead at the tourist spot in 1984.

His family were initially told by gardai he died of a heart attack – but were later informed he had been hit by a car.

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