Agnes Greely found other holiday cottages to clean in Owen Glen, but she didn’t venture into the private lettings business anymore.
Matis Vitkus was buried by the local council in Galway following a sombre funeral service. There were no mourners present to hear the priest say mass for the man, and he ended up in an unmarked grave in the local cemetery.
Birchall’s jewellers featured extensively in the news coverage of the events that had taken place there, and turnover increased by nearly thirty percent, much to the delight of the owner.
Chief Superintendent Plunkett followed through on the issue of an award for Sally Fahy, and along with a handful of other brave members of the force, she was presented with a commendation by the Commissioner at a ceremony at Garda Headquarters in the Phoenix Park in Dublin. The rest of the team were in attendance, and helped Fahy to celebrate in fine style long into the small hours.
The efforts of the Gardaí, the Dutch Police and the tax authorities put an end to the gold scam that had been going on in Ireland for some time. Irish people continue to buy gold in quite substantial quantities from legitimate dealers – it always has been a safe haven, and helps greatly in avoiding death duties when people pass on – but it is no longer stolen back by the very people who sell it.
Character List
Chief Superintendent Finbarr Plunkett – the politically motivated ultimate head of the Galway detectives.
Superintendent Mick Hays – finally settling into his new role, and leaving most of the operational duties to the team led by his partner.
Senior Inspector Maureen Lyons – the feisty Garda who is also Hays’ partner and is known for her somewhat unconventional methods.
Detective Sergeant Eamon Flynn – an observant and tenacious Garda who never lets go.
Detective Sergeant Sally Fahy – an ex-civilian worker who loves police work.
Detective Garda Mary Costelloe – a new member of the team who shows great promise.
Detective Garda Liam Walsh – recently promoted from the uniformed ranks. Will he make the grade?
Garda John O’Connor – the unit’s tech savvy assistant who loves to explore computers and mobile phones to reveal evidence.
Sinéad Loughran – the forensic team leader with a good nose for wrongdoing.
Garda Peadar Tobin – a good-looking young Garda with chivalrous tendencies who needs to earn some extra money.
Sergeant Séan Mulholland – a wily old Garda who runs the station in Clifden in his own unique way.
Dr Julian Dodd – an excellent pathologist with a rather superior attitude.
Inspector Luuk Janssen – a Dutch police officer who wants to do more than observe the goings-on in Ireland.
Matis Vitkus – a low level criminal from Eastern Europe.
Maria Geller – a frequent visitor to Ireland who takes in more that the scenery.
Agnes Greely – a cleaner with a lucrative side-line.
Dieter Essig – part of an organised crime gang from Lithuania and The Netherlands.
Batty McCutcheon – a businessman from Westport who has some unusual business interests.
Eleanor McCutcheon – Batty McCutcheon’s long-suffering wife.
Ineke – an attractive Dutch girl and shop worker.
Rami – a Lithuanian shop girl.
Teresa Birchall – the owner of a jeweller’s shop in Galway.
Cecil O’Donnell – a solicitor.
Mr Mulvaney – another solicitor.
Deirdre McAllister – a member of the forensic team.
More fiction by David Pearson
If you enjoyed MURDER AT THE HOLIDAY HOME check out the first six books in the series, also featuring Irish detectives Hays and Lyons.
Book 1: MURDER ON THE OLD BOG ROAD
A woman is found in a ditch, murdered. As the list of suspects grows, an Irish town’s dirty secrets are exposed. Detective Inspector Mick Hays and DS Maureen Lyons are called in to investigate. But getting the locals to even speak to the police will take some doing. Will they find the killer in their midst?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07C8GJ889/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C8GJ889/
Book 2: MURDER AT THE OLD COTTAGE
When a nurse finds a reclusive old man dead in his armchair in his tumbledown cottage, the local Garda surmise he was the victim of a burglary gone wrong. However, having suffered a violent death and there being no apparent robbery, Irish detectives Hays and Lyons are not so sure. With no apparent motive it will take all their wits and training to track down the killer.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07C3VRR7Z/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C3VRR7Z/
Book 3: MURDER ON THE WEST COAST
When the Irish police arrive at a road accident, little do they know it will lead to evidence of a kidnapping and a murder. Detective Maureen Lyons is in charge of the case but struggling with self-doubt, and when a suspect slips through her fingers she must act fast to save her reputation and crack the case.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07D322RKB/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D322RKB/
Book 4: MURDER AT THE PONY SHOW
A man is found dead during the annual Connemara Pony Show. Panic spreads through the event when it is discovered he was murdered. Detective Maureen Lyons leads the investigation. But questioning the local bigwigs involved ruffles feathers and the powers-that-be threaten to stonewall the inquiry.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07G89DT5M/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G89DT5M/
Book 5: MURDER ON PAY DAY
Following a tip-off, Irish police lie in wait for a robbery. But the criminals cleverly evade their grasp. Meanwhile, a body is found beneath a cliff. DCI Mick Hays’ chances of promotion will be blown unless he sorts out the mess.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07JD9H8H1/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JD9H8H1/
Book 6: MURDER IN THE AIR
After a wealthy businessman’s plane crashes into bogland it is discovered the engine was tampered with. But who out of the three occupants was the intended target? DI Maureen Lyons leads the investigation, which points to shady dealings and an even darker crime.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07LFHRQ2D/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LFHRQ2D/
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