House to house inquiries are underway following yesterday's murder in Tallaght, Dublin.
44 year old Karl Holmes was beaten by a number of people at Avonbeg Gardens just before half past five last evening.
The scene is sealed off and a number of houses are being forensically examined.
A post mortem is expected to be carried out on Mr Holmes body later today.
Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to get in touch.