Gardaí in Limerick have arrested two men as part of the investigation into the murder of John Ryan.
Mr Ryan was shot outside his neighbour's house in Limerick on Monday 7 July.
The arrests were made this morning as part of a planned operation by Gardaí involved in the investigation.
One of the men is in his forties, the other is in his twenties.
They are being held at Mayorstone and Henry Street Garda Stations and are being held under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.
