Ireland Attempted shooting in Clarecastle, Co Clare
On the evening of Saturday 24 June 2023, a man in his 40s was shot outside his home in Church Drive, Clarecastle, Co Clare, at about 6.30pm, according to gardaí. Gardaí said a shot was fired from a silver Audi, and a video of the incident later circulated online. The man was taken to University Hospital Limerick with injuries believed to be non life-threatening. As of 29 June 2023, gardaí had set up an incident room at Ennis Garda Station, no arrests had been made, and no charges had been brought.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his 40s was shot outside his house in Church Drive, Clarecastle, Co Clare, on Saturday 24 June 2023.
- Where
- Clarecastle is a village just south of Ennis, Co Clare.
- When
- The shooting happened at about 6.30pm on 24 June 2023, though one article gives approximately 6.35pm.
- Weapon
- Gardaí said a firearm was discharged, and a shot was fired from a silver Audi towards the man as he stood outside the house with his wife.
- Other details
- Members of the household first noticed a dark Nissan car acting suspiciously before the shooting.
- Both cars left the Clarecastle estate after the shot was fired.
- The man's injuries are believed to be non life-threatening, and he was taken to University Hospital Limerick.
- Residents at the property moved in within the last fifteen to eighteen months, and an earlier incident took place there before Christmas.
- A local councillor described the ongoing incidents at the address as akin to gangland warfare.
- Footage of the shooting circulated online after the weekend, showing the man being hit outside his home.
- Investigation
- Gardaí launched an investigation and set up an incident room at Ennis Garda Station.
- Anyone with information, witnesses, or dash cam or camera footage are asked to contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 6848100 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
- Charges
- No arrests have been made and no one has been charged.
25 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man was shot in Clare on the evening of 24 June 2023. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatThe man, in his 40s, was taken to University Hospital Limerick with injuries believed to be non life-threatening. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatA video shows the victim being shot outside his home. (galwaybeo.ie)
- whatA man in his 40s was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening. (galwaybeo.ie)
- whatA shot was fired from a silver Audi at a man standing outside a house in Church Drive, Clarecastle. (clareecho.ie)
- whereThe shooting happened in Clarecastle, a village just south of Ennis. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe shooting happened outside a house in Clarecastle, Co Clare. (galwaybeo.ie)
- whereThe incident happened in Church Drive, Clarecastle, County Clare. (clareecho.ie)
- whenThe shooting happened at around 6.30pm on 24 June 2023. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe incident is believed to have occurred at about 6.30pm on Saturday evening. (galwaybeo.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on a Saturday evening, at approximately 6:35pm. (clareecho.ie)
- weaponGardaí said a firearm was discharged in Clarecastle. (corkbeo.ie)
- weaponThe shot was fired from a gun. (clareecho.ie)
- investigationGardaí have not yet made any arrests. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 6848100 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí launched an investigation into a shooting incident in Clarecastle. (galwaybeo.ie)
- investigationNo arrests had been made, and anyone with information was asked to contact Ennis Garda Station. (galwaybeo.ie)
- investigationGardaí set up an incident room at Ennis Garda Station. (clareecho.ie)
- investigationAnyone with information, witnesses, or dash cam or camera footage are asked to contact Ennis Garda Station. (clareecho.ie)
- otherMembers of the household first noticed a dark Nissan car acting suspiciously. (clareecho.ie)
- otherBoth cars left the Clarecastle estate after the shot was fired. (clareecho.ie)
- otherThe man was injured with non-life-threatening injuries and taken to University Hospital Limerick. (clareecho.ie)
- otherResidents at the property moved in within the last fifteen to eighteen months. (clareecho.ie)
- otherThere was an earlier incident at the property before Christmas, with more footage. (clareecho.ie)
- otherA local councillor described the ongoing incidents as akin to gangland warfare. (clareecho.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Jun2023'This is akin to gangland warfare' - Clarecastle on edge following attempted shooting - Clare Echo
First report of the shooting. It adds the incident room at Ennis Garda Station, the appeal for information and dash cam or camera footage, the earlier suspicious car sighting, and a local councillor's comments on repeated incidents at the address.
victim, male - 26 Jun2023Housing estate shooting video shows moment victim hit outside home
Adds a video of the shooting circulating online and a Garda statement confirming the investigation, the approximate time, the man's age range and hospital treatment, and that no arrests had been made.
victim, 40s, male - 25 Jun2023Man rushed to hospital after shooting in Clare
Adds a garda statement that a firearm was discharged, the time of about 6.30pm, the man's age range, the hospital, and that no arrests had been made. Gives Ennis Garda Station contact details for information.
victim, 40s, male