Police in Northern Ireland have issued an urgent appeal for information regarding the movements of a campervan and a boat as part of a murder investigation into the disappearance of Carrie Mullane (Noonan). The 39-year-old mother of four from Limerick was last seen in Enniskillen on October 10.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed that the search for Ms. Mullane has transitioned into a murder probe, with investigators stating it is “very likely” she came to harm shortly after arriving in County Fermanagh. While a man known to the victim remains in custody, the recovery of a sunken vessel from Upper Lough Erne has focused intense scrutiny on the area’s waterways.
The Critical Timeline in Enniskillen
The investigation centers on a timeline that began on October 10, when Ms. Mullane traveled from Limerick to Enniskillen accompanied by a man known to her. According to sources, the last confirmed sighting of the mother of four occurred at approximately 9:00 p.m. that Saturday, when she took a taxi from the Enniskillen bus station on Wellington Road to a residence in Trasna Park. Since that moment, her whereabouts have remained unknown.
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The alarm was not raised until October 29, when An Garda Síochána alerted the PSNI to concerns regarding her welfare. Since that date, detectives from both the local Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Major Investigation Team have been conducting intensive searches. Detective Superintendent Richard Thornton, speaking for the PSNI, emphasized that the public’s assistance in tracking a specific campervan and boat between October 10 and November 1 is now considered vital to establishing a clearer picture of the events.
Recovery Operations at Tullyinishmore Jetty
The investigation has seen significant activity at Tullyinishmore Jetty, located between Enniskillen and Carrybridge. Waterways Ireland issued an official notice restricting access to the jetty by both land and water starting November 3 to facilitate the recovery of a sunken vessel. Sources reported that police and specialized recovery teams, including a barge equipped with an excavator, were present at the jetty on Friday morning to lift the vessel from the water.
While the PSNI has not officially confirmed a definitive link between the recovered vessel and the murder investigation, the timing of the recovery coincides with the broader search efforts. The area surrounding Trasna Park and the nearby lough remains a focal point for authorities who are working to piece together the final hours of Ms. Mullane’s life.
| Timeline Event | Location | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| October 10 | Enniskillen Bus Station | Last confirmed sighting of Carrie Mullane. |
| October 29 | Co Fermanagh | Official missing person report filed by An Garda Síochána. |
| November 3 | Tullyinishmore Jetty | Waterways Ireland closes jetty for vessel recovery. |
| November 6 | Enniskillen Area | Ongoing search continues; police appeal for footage. |
Police Urge Boat Owners to Share Potential Sightings
Detective Superintendent Thornton has urged boat owners on Upper Lough Erne to review any sightings of the boat in question during the three-week window following Ms. Mullane’s disappearance. The PSNI is specifically requesting dashcam, doorbell, and mobile phone footage that might capture the movements of the campervan or the boat. Authorities have established a Major Incident Public Portal for the submission of digital evidence.
Despite the high-profile nature of the search, the PSNI has cautioned against online speculation. The investigation remains active, with a 35-year-old man currently being questioned on suspicion of murder. For those with information, the PSNI can be reached at 101, referencing file number 272 of October 29, or anonymously through Crimestoppers.
The primary challenge for investigators remains the gap between the last confirmed sighting on October 10 and the official missing person report nearly three weeks later. As the search for physical evidence continues across the lough and surrounding land, the question of what transpired at the Trasna Park residence remains the central focus of the Major Investigation Team.
The PSNI said establishing the movements of a campervan and boat may be 'vital' in the investigation into the suspected murder of a Limerick woman. Carrie Mullane travelled to Co Fermanagh on 10 October but has not been seen in a number of weeks.https://t.co/IuNJgeI5Zq
