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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2995Discharge of a firearm · Co. Limerick · 22 May 2026

Drive-by shooting at home in Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick

A car fired shots at a residential property in Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick, at around 10.30am on 22 May 2026, while a young child and two men were standing in front of the house. No injuries were reported and Gardaí launched an investigation.

  1. Reported27 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA car fired shots at a house in Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThree people, including a young child, were standing in front of the house when shots were fired. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatNo injuries were reported. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe incident was captured on CCTV by a neighbouring home. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe shooting was a daytime drive-by shooting. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at approximately 10.30am on Friday 22 May 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí launched an investigation into the shooting. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 May2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigating shocking CCTV footage of daytime drive-by shooting

    Initial report of the drive-by shooting and launch of Gardaí investigation; CCTV footage from a neighbouring home captured the incident.

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