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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 1022Murder · Co. Dublin · 11 Sep 1975

Garda Michael Reynolds remembered on 50th anniversary of his murder

Garda Michael Reynolds, who was off duty and unarmed, was shot dead by one of four armed robbers on 11 September 1975 following a bank robbery in Killester, Dublin. His car was nearly struck by the raiders' getaway vehicle, and he apprehended one of them along the banks of the Nanekin River before being shot by another. No arrests or charges are recorded in the available facts. On 12 September 2025, family, friends and colleagues gathered in St Anne's Park, Raheny, for a 50th anniversary commemoration at which an oak tree was planted as a memorial to Reynolds.

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  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Garda Michael Reynolds was fatally shot by one of four armed robbers following a bank robbery in Killester, Dublin, on 11 September 1975.
  • His car was nearly struck by the raiders' getaway vehicle, and he apprehended one raider along the banks of the Nanekin River before being shot by another.
Where
The armed bank robbery took place in Killester, Dublin.
When
The incident occurred on 11 September 1975.
Cause
He was shot dead by one of the other raiders.
Weapon
He was shot.
Other details
  • Garda Reynolds was unarmed and off duty at the time of the incident.
  • On 12 September 2025, family, friends and colleagues gathered in St Anne's Park, Raheny, for a 50th anniversary commemoration.
  • An oak tree was planted in St Anne's Park, Raheny, as a memorial to Garda Reynolds.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGarda Michael Reynolds was fatally injured following a bank robbery in Killester on 11 September 1975. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatHis car was almost struck by the raiders' getaway vehicle. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatHe apprehended one of the raiders along the banks of the Nanekin River. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereAn armed bank robbery took place in Killester. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereAn oak tree was planted in St Anne's Park, Raheny, as a memorial. (dublinlive.ie)
  • causeHe was shot dead by one of the other raiders. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherGarda Reynolds was unarmed and off duty at the time of the incident. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherFamily, friends, and colleagues gathered in north Dublin to honour his memory. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Sep2025
    Otherdublinlive.ie, first report
    Dublin Garda shot dead by robbers remembered on 50th anniversary

    50th anniversary commemoration ceremony held in St Anne's Park, Raheny, with an oak tree planted as a memorial to Garda Reynolds.

    victim, Michael Reynolds, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Reynoldssuspectsuspectsuspectsuspect