Gardaí are appealing for information after a 34-year-old man was shot dead in west Dublin.

Eric Fowler was gunned down on Saturday night just before 7.00pm at Blakestown Cottages.

Gardaí responded to a call where they found the body of Mr Fowler on the driveway of one of the cottages.

He had been shot a number of times and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A murder investigation has been launched and an incident room has been set up in Blanchardstown Garda Station.

Gardaí are appealing to members of the public for assistance.

Garda tape at the scene of the shooting in west Dublin | Image: Marc O'Driscoll

They would like to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of Blakestown Cottages, Blakestown Road, Hartstown Park and St Peregrines GAA Club on Saturday December 22nd between the hours of 5.00pm and 7.00pm.

They are appealing to any drivers who travelled the Blakestown Road during 5.00pm and 7.00pm particularly vehicles with dash cameras to contact them.

They are also appealing to trace the movements of a silver Volkswagen Jetta, registration plate '06-MH-3192', from December 18th until 7.00pm on the 22nd.

The Volkswagen Jetta was found burnt out at Rusheeney Crescent in Clonee at 7.00pm.

Gardaí at the scene in Blakestown Cottages, Dublin | Image: Marc O'Driscoll

Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information of seeing people fleeing from this car, or any other suspicious activity in the Rusheeney area in the days leading up to this murder.

Anyone who has any information is asked to contact the incident room at Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01-6667-000 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111.

Investigating officers believe two people were involved in the killing, and are looking into possible links to the ongoing Hutch/Kinehan gangland feud.

Additional reporting: Marc O'Driscoll