Ireland Case No. 3093Murder · Co. Dublin · 17 Mar 2009
Search of Rathfarnham land stood down in Liam Murray murder inquiry
Gardaí investigating the unsolved 2009 murder of Liam Murray, a 42-year-old mechanic and property investor found fatally wounded in his bed at Rockbrook Cottages, Rathfarnham, south Dublin, have completed a search of land near his home, which was stood down on 13 May 2026. The article provides background on the case, including two men arrested in 2011 who were not charged, and threats and intimidation Murray faced in the years before his death.
- Reported13 May
- Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatMurray was described as short-tempered and confrontational and had become embroiled in fights and tit-for-tat threats with a number of people. (irishtimes.com)
- whatSome of Murray's property dealings had turned sour. (irishtimes.com)
- whatMurray is described as 1.8m tall and of stocky build, with short dark-brown curly hair. (irishtimes.com)
- whatIn November 2006, shots were fired into Murray's bedroom, which was regarded as an attempt on his life. (irishtimes.com)
- whenMurray left the pub in the early evening and arrived home at about 6.20pm. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationIn 2011, two men were arrested for questioning about the fatal shooting and a file was sent to the DPP. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe DPP did not advance criminal charges due to insufficient evidence to ground a prosecution. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí appealed for anyone who saw Murray on the day, including driving his black Mitsubishi Pajero, to contact the investigation team. (irishtimes.com)
- otherOne of the men arrested in 2011 was a former IRA member. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe second man arrested was a Dublin businessman and close associate of the former IRA man. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 13 May2026Search of Rathfarnham land ‘stood down’ amid inquiry into unsolved murder of property investor
Reports that a search of land near Murray's home was stood down on 13 May 2026, and provides extensive background on the 2009 murder including the 2011 arrests that did not lead to charges, threats and intimidation in the years before his death, and the 2020 inquest.