GARDAÍ in Tallaght have renewed their appeal for assistance from the public on the 10th anniversary of the murder of Michael Gallagher in Tallaght.
Michael was killed at his home at 49 Tymonville Road on January 18, 2007, shortly after 10pm. On the night of his murder, Michael and his partner were at home.
At approximately 10.06pm, a knock came to the door and was answered by Michael Gallagher’s partner. Two males entered the house and went to the kitchen area where an unprovoked attack took place on Michael Gallagher. During the assault, he sustained a fatal knife wound to the body.
The assailants left the house and fled the scene on foot. Michael’s partner was also injured in the attack.
Speaking earlier today, Detective Inspector John Walsh: stated: “We are issuing an appeal to those people who, in the passage of time, may not have come forward at the time of the murder but may now feel comfortable to do so.”
Gardaí continue to liaise with the family of Michael Gallagher in connection with this extensive murder investigation. They are seeking witnesses or anyone with information, particularly those who may have seen two men on the roadway near the house at 10pm on the evening or any unusual activity observed in the Tymonville area on the evening of January 18, 2007.
You can contact them at Tallaght Garda Station on 01-6666000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111 or any Garda station.