A woman in her 40s was arrested today on suspicion of murder in connection with the ongoing investigation into the 2009 murder of Stephen O'Meara. Two men have previously been convicted in relation to this case, with Michael Dickenson sentenced to life imprisonment in 2012 and Clement Byrne receiving eight years in 2013. Gardaí have continued to seek public information, believing others may be involved. The case gained renewed attention in 2023, notably with an appeal from Stephen's parents for assistance in finding closure.
On August 6, 2009, Stephen left his home at Rose Hill, Wicklow town, and walked down through different walkways along the back of the town to Marlton road, where he was collected by a silver Nissan Pulsar car and driven through Redcross to Ballydonnell Wood. At the woods, Gardaí believe there was a group of suspects present. Stephen was then fatally injured, shot and buried in a shallow grave at the woods.
In 2012, Michael Dickenson of Darragh Park, Wicklow town, was jailed for life after being convicted of Stephen's murder. In 2013, Clement Byrne of Clonattin Village, Gorey, Co Wexford was sentenced to eight-years imprisonment for his role in Stephen's death.
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