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Murder in Lucan

The Lucan Heir, set in Lucan, Co. Dublin

An American came to Lucan with a letter dated 1691. By morning he was in the Liffey.

  • 15+ pieces of printed evidence
  • A locked inbox to crack online
  • A sealed answer, for when you’re sure
Players
1 to 6
Time
60 to 90 min
Age
12+
Difficulty

€29For the whole table. Under €5 each for six.

Written in Ireland, set in a town you know, posted free. No subscription.

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Start reading

This is the first thing you’ll pull out of the envelope. Read it, and see if you can put it down again.

She’s not wrong, you know.
Maureen Doyle's typed letter asking who killed her brother Tom

The rest is in the envelope.

Post me the case

What’s in the envelope

Fifteen-plus pieces, every one a clue or a lie. Here’s what Maureen packed in.

From Maureen

  • Her letter to youWhere it all starts. It's the page you just read.
  • A copy of The Lucan LedgerThe local paper says accident. Read it twice.
  • A second post-mortemShe paid for it herself. The Gardaí didn't want to hear what it said.

From the investigator's file

  • Five interview notesEveryone has an alibi. Not every alibi holds.
  • Photos from the partyFive faces, one Christmas night.
  • A hand-drawn site sketchThe hotel, the car park and the path to the weir.

From the hotel and the town

  • Till and taxi receiptsTime-stamped to the minute.
  • Two logs from the hotelMachines don't lie. People do.
  • A letter from the bankSomebody at that party needed money badly.

From Tom's own things

  • A page from his notebookTom wrote everything down. Everything.
  • His family treeAs far as he'd got.
  • An email he never answeredAnd a password hidden somewhere in all this.

And to finish

  • Tom's locked inbox, onlineCrack the password to get in.
  • Case notes to guide youFour questions so nobody gives up halfway.
  • The sealed answerDon't open it until you've named the killer.

The usual suspects

Case No. 1: Murder in Lucan
The bank wants its money.
Pop-art portrait of Niamh Kearney
Niamh KearneyOwns the hotel
Tom called his book rubbish.
Pop-art portrait of Ronan Fitzgerald
Ronan FitzgeraldLocal historian
Tom wanted to see the books.
Pop-art portrait of Gráinne Walsh
Gráinne WalshTom's solicitor
Named in the will.
Pop-art portrait of Shane Doyle
Shane DoyleTom's cousin
Owed Tom two grand.
Pop-art portrait of Rory Byrne
Rory ByrneThe barman

Five people at a Christmas party. Every one of them had a reason. Only one of them did it.

How the evening goes

One table, one pen, a pot of tea. No app, no timer, no actors.

  1. The Letter

    Read Maureen's letter and spread everything out on the table.

    10 min

  2. The Questions

    Work through the case notes: when he died, who couldn't have, what with, and why.

    45 min

  3. The Inbox

    Find Tom's password in his papers and open his email online.

    15 min

  4. The Reveal

    Agree on your answer, then break open the sealed envelope.

    10 min

Our promise

Every case is written in Ireland, printed after you order and posted free. If anything arrives damaged or missing, we replace it. Change your mind? You have 14 days from delivery to send it back for a refund.

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Before you order

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Is it okay for a 12-year-old?

Yes. There's a death, but nothing gory and no crime-scene photos. If they enjoy a mystery on TV, they'll love this.

How hard is it?

Hard enough to argue about, fair enough to solve. Everything you need is in the envelope and Tom's inbox, and the case notes break it into four questions.

What if we get stuck?

Free hints online, three or four for each question. Each one gives away a little more, so you only take what you need.

Do we need a printer or an app?

No. Everything arrives printed. You need a pen, a table, and a phone or laptop to open Tom's inbox.

Can I send it as a gift?

Yes. Put their name and address in the delivery details at checkout and we'll post it straight to them.

When will it arrive?

We post every order within 2 working days with An Post, free, anywhere in Ireland. It usually lands 1 to 2 days after that. We'll email you when it's on its way.

What if I change my mind?

You have 14 days from delivery to send it back for a refund. If anything arrives damaged or missing, we'll replace it.

Maureen is waiting.

Three answers: who, how and why. The envelope has everything you need.

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