Ireland Alleged shooting in Dun Darrach estate, Longford
Gardaí are investigating an alleged shooting incident in the Dun Darrach estate, Longford, which took place shortly before 4pm on Tuesday 24 January 2023. No one was injured and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and CCTV or dashcam footage.
- Reported24 Jan
10 reports - Arrested24 Jan
3 reports - Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports58 statements extracted from the articles
- whatSeveral shots were fired at the entrance of a housing estate in Longford. (thejournal.ie)
- whatNobody was injured during the incident. (thejournal.ie)
- whatA number of shots were fired at the entrance to Dundarragh Estate, Longford. (garda.ie, longfordleader.ie, irishmirror.ie, leitrimobserver.ie)
- whatNo persons were injured during the incident. (garda.ie, longfordleader.ie, irishmirror.ie, leitrimobserver.ie)
- whatA number of shots were fired in a housing estate in Longford town (rte.ie)
- whatNo one was injured in the incident (rte.ie, longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- whatA number of shots were reportedly fired inside a Longford housing estate (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- whatA number of shots were fired at a Longford estate. (extra.ie)
- whatA firearm was fired a number of times. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA firearm was discharged in a housing estate in the Midlands (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatA man in his late 30s was arrested at the scene (offalyexpress.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe incident happened just outside the Dundarragh estate. (thejournal.ie)
- whereFive residential properties in Longford were searched. (garda.ie, offalyexpress.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- whereOfficers were called to Dúndarragh (rte.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred at the Dun Darrach estate in Longford (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred in the Dun Darrach estate, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at around 3.30pm on 24 January 2023. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe firearm was discharged on Tuesday afternoon 24 January 2023. (garda.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at approximately 3.30pm on 24 January 2023. (garda.ie)
- whenOfficers were called shortly after 3.40pm (rte.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred shortly after 3:30pm on 24 January 2023 (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at approximately 3.30pm on Tuesday, 24 January 2023. (longfordleader.ie, irishmirror.ie, leitrimobserver.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon (24 January 2023) (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe shooting occurred on Tuesday afternoon, 24 January 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenGardaí conducted searches on Saturday, 28 January 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe incident took place shortly before 4pm on Tuesday 24 January 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationThe scene was preserved and a technical examination has taken place. (thejournal.ie, garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing to anyone in the Dundarragh area between 3.30pm and 3.45pm or in the Longford town area from 2.30pm and 3.40pm who saw anything unusual. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing to those with camera footage or dash cam footage from the estate at the time of the incident. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Longford are investigating the discharge of a firearm at Dundarragh, Longford. (garda.ie, offalyexpress.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí conducted a number of searches on the morning of 28 January 2023. (garda.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationA number of items were seized in relation to the investigation. (garda.ie, offalyexpress.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie, leitrimobserver.ie, offalyexpress.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses in the Dundarragh area between 3.30pm and 3.45pm. (garda.ie, longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses in the Longford town area between 2.30pm and 3.40pm. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for camera footage or dash cam footage from the estate. (garda.ie, longfordleader.ie, leitrimobserver.ie)
- investigationThe scene was preserved for forensic and technical examination (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for information from the public (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí including members of the Armed Support Unit were called to the Dun Darrach estate (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationThe scene was preserved pending a technical and forensic examination (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationThe public was asked to contact Longford garda station or the garda confidential line with information (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí including members of the Armed Support Unit were called to the scene (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí appealed for anyone with information to contact Longford Garda station (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationThe scene was preserved and a technical examination took place. (longfordleader.ie, irishmirror.ie, leitrimobserver.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses in the Longford town area from 2.30pm to 3.40pm. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses in connection with the shooting. (extra.ie)
- investigationGardaí appealed for witnesses in the Dundarragh area between 3.30pm and 3.45pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí appealed for witnesses in the Longford town area from 2.30pm to 3.40pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí appealed for camera or dashcam footage from the estate at the time of the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing to anyone in the Dundarragh area between 3.30pm and 3.45pm on 24 January. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- investigationGardaí are also appealing to those in the Longford town area from 2.30pm to 3.40pm. (leitrimobserver.ie)
- investigationThe scene was preserved for a full forensic and technical examination. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationInvestigating officers canvassed local businesses for possible CCTV footage. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing to anyone in the Dundarragh area between 3.30pm and 3.45pm on 24 January 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing to those in the Longford town area from 2.30pm and 3.40pm. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for camera footage or dash cam footage from the estate at the time of the incident. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherOne man in his late 30s was arrested at the scene. (garda.ie)
- otherThe arrested man was taken to Longford Garda station. (garda.ie, offalyexpress.ie, longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 31 Jan2023Gardaí continue to look for clues into alleged shooting in Longford estate
Initial report of the alleged shooting with Gardaí appealing for witnesses and footage from the area.
- 28 Jan2023Man arrested and five Longford properties searched following shooting incident
Adds that a man in his late 30s was arrested at the scene and taken to Longford Garda station, and that five residential properties in Longford were searched on 28 January 2023 with items seized.
suspect, late 30s, male - 28 Jan2023Man arrested after firearm discharged in housing estate in the Midlands
Adds that Gardaí searched five residential properties in Longford on 28 January 2023, seized a number of items, and arrested a man in his late 30s at the scene, taking him to Longford Garda station.
suspect, late 30s, male - 25 Jan2023Gardaí appeal for witnesses after number of shots fired at Longford housing estate
Provides more specific timing (3.30pm), confirms the scene was preserved and a technical examination took place, and details the specific time windows for the witness appeal (Dundarragh area 3.30–3.45pm; Longford town area 2.30–3.40pm).
- 24 Jan2023Gardai investigating after shots fired outside housing estate in Longford
Garda spokesperson statement confirming the incident, noting the scene was preserved and a technical examination took place, and specifying time windows for witness appeals (3.30–3.45pm at the estate; 2.30–3.40pm in Longford town area).
- 24 Jan2023'Number Of Shots' Fired At Longford Estate As Gardai Appeal For Witnesses
Confirms a 'number of shots' were fired at the Longford estate and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.
- 24 Jan2023Longford gardaí appeal for witnesses after number of shots fired in housing estate
Provides more specific timing (3.30pm), confirms the scene was preserved and a technical examination took place, and gives detailed time windows for the witness appeal (Dundarragh area 3.30pm–3.45pm; Longford town area 2.30pm–3.40pm).
- 24 Jan2023Garda probe launched after shots fired in housing estate in the Midlands
Confirms Armed Support Unit was deployed, the scene was preserved for technical and forensic examination, and provides Longford Garda station contact details for witnesses.
- 24 Jan2023Gardai launch probe after shots fired inside Longford estate
Confirms the Armed Support Unit was called to the scene, that the scene has been preserved pending technical and forensic examination, and provides the Longford garda station phone number for information.
- 24 Jan2023Investigation after shots fired in Longford town
Confirms the scene was preserved for forensic and technical examination and that Gardaí are appealing for information from the public.
- 24 Jan2023Witness Appeal - Discharge of Firearm, Dundarragh, Longford. 24th January, 2023.
Gardaí press release providing more specific details: shots fired at the entrance to Dundarragh Estate at approximately 3.30pm, the scene was preserved and a technical examination conducted, and a specific appeal for witnesses in the Dundarragh area between 3.30pm and 3.45pm and in the Longford town area between 2.30pm and 3.40pm.
- 24 Jan2023Searches and Arrest - Investigation into Discharge of Firearm, Dardarragh, Longford. 24th January, 2023.
Reports searches at five residential properties in Longford on 28 January 2023, seizure of items, and the arrest of a man in his late 30s, adding to the initial report of the firearm discharge.
suspect, late 30s, male - 24 Jan2023Appeal after shots fired at entrance to Longford housing estate
Provides specific time windows for the Garda appeal (3.30pm–3.45pm in the Dundarragh area; 2.30pm–3.40pm in Longford town) and confirms a technical examination of the scene has taken place.