Woman in her 40s extradited from UK in connection with murder of Irish man in 2017

A woman in her 40s has been extradited from the UK and subsequently arrested in connection with the murder of Jamie Tighe Ennis in 2017.

24-year-old Jamie died from gunshot wounds as he was walking home from a pub near Moatview Avenue, Priorswood, Dublin, with friends on October 28, 2017.

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He was shot twice in the head by a gunman at approximately 2.20am. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Several other people have been arrested in connection to his murder including three men, a female and a teenager in October 2018. They were all released without charge.

In a statement, Gardaí said,

"Gardaí investigating the fatal shooting of Jamie Tighe Ennis on the October 28, 2017, have arrested a female in connection with this investigation, following the completion and execution of a Trade and Cooperation Agreement Warrant by UK authorities in conjunction with the Garda Extradition Unit (Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation).

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"The woman, aged in her 40s, is due to appear before Court No. 4 at the Criminal Courts of Justice this morning, Thursday 8th January 2026.

"Investigations are ongoing."