GARDAÍ HAVE RENEWED their appeal for information on the 21st anniversary of the murder of Emer O’Loughlin in Co Clare.

The 23-year-old’s remains were discovered on 8 April 2005 in a mobile home at Ballybornagh, Tubber, Co Clare, which had been completely destroyed by fire.

She had been living nearby with her boyfriend at the time.

While her death was initially treated as suspicious, the investigation was later upgraded to murder following a forensic re-examination of her remains in 2010, which indicated she had died a violent death.

Last year, an inquest jury returned a verdict of unlawful killing, which Emer’s sister Pam O’Loughlin said was the first time the State formally acknowledged that Emer “was killed by someone else”.

Despite extensive investigations over the past two decades, no one has been brought to justice.

Emer O'Loughlin. An Garda Síochána An Garda Síochána

“This year is the 21st year since Emer’s death and her family are still struggling to come to terms with her loss and are asking for your assistance in order to bring them closure,” a garda spokesperson said.

“If you believe you maybe in a position to bring closure and get justice for them, Gardaí would like to hear from you.”

Anyone with information can contact Gort Garda Station on 091 636400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

“Do you have any information that may assist with the investigation? Gardaí may have spoken to you previously and due to the passage of time, you may now feel better placed to assist with the investigation,” the garda spokesperson added.