Gardaí investigating murder of Liam Murray begin searching land in Rathfarnham

By Cillian Sherlock, Press Association

Gardaí are searching an area of land in Dublin as part of an investigation into a murder in 2009.

Liam Murray’s body was discovered in his home in Rathfarnham on March 20th 2009.

The 42-year-old had spent a large part of St Patrick’s Day 2009 in the Headline Bar in Clanbrassil Street in Dublin 8, before making his way towards his home at Rockbrook Cottages in Edmondstown Road at around 6.20 pm.

On that day, he had been driving a black Mitsubishi Pajero, and the last known contact with Mr Murray was that evening, March 17th.

On Monday, An Garda Siochana said they were conducting searches of land in Rathfarnham as part of the investigation.

“The primary focus of this investigation is the victim, Liam Murray, and his family.

“The investigation team are seeking to gather all available information and evidence to bring this matter to a positive conclusion.”

They are appealing to any person who met, spoke to or had any interaction with him leading up to the discovery of his body.

Murray was described as 5ft 10in in height, stocky build, with short, dark brown, curly hair.