Search operation by Laois Offaly gardai investigating murder of Fiona Pender concludes

Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of Fiona Pender have concluded the search operation on open ground at a location in Offaly.

The search operation began in bog land outside Killeigh on Monday and continued through Tuesday. The area was sealed off and was subject to excavation, technical and forensic examinations over the coming days.

Gardai say the results of the searches are not being released for operational reasons but they say they have updated the family on any developments.

Gardai say that investigations into Fiona Pender's murder are ongoing.

Investigating Gardaí continue to appeal to any person with any information in relation to the disappearance of Fiona in the early morning of Friday, August 23, 1996, who has not spoken to Gardaí, to please come forward and speak to the investigation team.

Gardaí continue to appeal to any person who may have previously come forward who felt they could not provide Gardaí with all the information they had in relation to this matter, to contact the investigation team again.

An Garda Síochána appeals to anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant you might believe it to be, to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600, or any Garda Station.

Anyone who wishes to provide information confidentially should contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.