Three men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Thomas 'Toddy' Dooley in Co Offaly earlier this year.
The 64-year-old's body was discovered at his home in Sister Senan Court in Edenderry on February 16th last.
The men, who were detained this morning, are being held at Portlaoise and Tullamore Garda Stations under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.
One of the men is aged 23, while the two others are both aged 19.