Garda renew appeal on seventh anniversary of city murder

ON THE seventh anniversary of his death, investigating gardaí at Store Street wish to renew their appeal for information in relation to the murder of Gavin McCarthy.

On the evening of Sunday, October 19, 2008 coming up to 9pm, Gavin was in the company of his brother, Daniel, and others standing outside a fast food outlet on Lower Sheriff Street. He was approached by a male on a bicycle, who fired a handgun from close range into Gavin’s face and upper body causing him to fall immediately to the ground.

This man then fled the scene, via Crinan Strand, through a lane running between the Sheriff Football Club and the artificial football pitch beside it, onto Commons Street, turning left in the direction of North Wall Quay and the IFSC.

Gavin was just 21-years-of-age. He was well known and liked in the Sheriff Street community.

He left behind his parents, two sisters, two brothers (one since deceased), along with extended family, when he was murdered.

Investigating gardaí believe that persons living within the North Wall Community are in possession of specific information in relation to this murder and are in a position to progress the case.

Gardaí are directly urging them to come forward. In particular, they would appeal to those who were not in a position to give information at the time, due to relationships and associations they had seven years ago, but who may now feel more at ease in coming forward.

Anyone with information should contact Store Street Garda Station on 01-6668000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.