Paul Kavanagh was an Irish criminal and a debt collector for the Kinahan Organised Crime Group run by Christy Kinahan.[1] He was a father of two and also a brother of Gerard Kavanagh and uncle of Jamie Kavanagh.[1] He was originally from Drimnagh and was in his late 20s.[1]
He had been renting a house in Drumcondra at the time of his death.[1] [2] His partner drove back from a gym on 26 March 2015 and he was parking the car for her when he was attacked.[1] [2] An eyewitness saw him driving the car, then suddenly reversing at speed.[2] His was stopped by a white Audi that blocked his way.[2] Another witness then heard shots then saw a car hitting another.[2] He then saw two men get out of the car and jog in the direction of Grace Park Road.[2] The Audi was set alight before the killers fled.[2]
His mother identified his remains at the morgue.[2]
His funeral was held at Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel on Mourne Road.[3] The mourners included Conor McGregor.[1] [3]