THREE PEOPLE ARRESTED over the murder of William Delaney have been released without charge.

The two women (aged in their 30s and 50s) and the man (aged in his 30s) were arrested yesterday by investigating gardaí.

William (56) was a Tipperary native who lived in Portlaoise.

On the morning of 30 January, 2019, he left Portlaoise General Hospital where he had been a patient.

Gardaí have established that William collected his welfare payment at Portlaoise Post Office after leaving the hospital.

He was last seen at approximately 3pm on the afternoon of Wednesday, 30 January 2019 in Monasterevin, Co Kildare where he called to visit a relative who lived in the area. 

The relation wasn’t at home but William was seen outside the premises, which is situated on the old Cork-Dublin Road, directly opposite a local landmark known as the Hazel Hotel.

William was then reported missing by his family on Wednesday 6 March, 2019.

In June 2019, Gardaí received information that William had been killed and that his body had been buried at a location in Laois.

A comprehensive search was conducted in the area surrounding the Rock of Dunamaise but no remains were discovered.

Gardaí continue to appeal to the community and would like to thank them for their assistance so far, however gardaí believe that people in the community have information and have not yet come forward.

An Garda Síochána, are appealing for information on the murder of William Delaney and any persons with any information are asked to contact Gardaí at Portlaoise on 057-8674100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.