New Person Of Interest Identified In Case Of Ashling Murphy Murder

Enquiries are continuing into the death of Ashling Murphy,

Enquiries are continuing into the death of Ashling Murphy, with Gardaí shifting their attention to a bicycle believed to be linked to the incident.

A man who was arrested yesterday and questioned about the fatal attack on the 23-year-old has been eliminated as a suspect.

Gardaí are appealing to the public to share any information on a black "Falcon Storm" mountain bike with distinctive yellow/green front forks and straight handlebars.

A new person of interest has been identified in the investigation.

It comes as close on 5,000 people turned out for a vigil in her hometown of Tullamore this evening.

Friends of the primary school teacher played traditional Irish music, while a number of poems and prayers were recited.