Two questioned over Drogheda murder

Gardaí are questioning two men about the murder of Paul Reay (26) in Drogheda last week.

Gardaí are questioning two men about the murder of Paul Reay (26) in Drogheda last week.

The men, aged 22 and 25, were arrested under the Offences Against the State Act yesterday afternoon during a search of a house on the northside of Drogheda.

It's understood the men are from West Dublin originally.

They were taken to Drogheda Garda station where they are being questioned. Mr Reay was killed close to his home in Tredagh View, Drogheda, last Thursday morning.

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