Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3745Discharge of a firearm · Co. Limerick · 21 Feb 2026

Drive-by shooting at home in John Carew Park, Limerick

A gunman fired multiple shots from a handgun at a domestic residence in the John Carew Park area of Limerick city at approximately 1am on 21 February 2026, filming himself as he did so. No injuries were reported and Gardaí are investigating the incident, which is linked to an ongoing feud on the southside of the city.

  1. Reported23 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA firearm was discharged at a domestic residence in the John Carew Park area of Limerick city. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whatThe gunman filmed himself firing multiple shots at the home. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whatThe driver approached the property and fired several shots from a handgun before speeding off. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whatThe shooter was wearing heavy dark clothing, had his face obscured by a mask, and was wearing gloves. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whatThe incident was filmed by a passenger who uploaded the video to Snapchat. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whatNo injuries were reported as a result of the shooting. (corkbeo.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Saturday 21 February 2026 at approximately 1am. (corkbeo.ie)
  • investigationGardaí arrived on the scene shortly after and launched a full investigation. (corkbeo.ie)
  • courtThe man from the May 2025 incident was charged and brought before Limerick District Court in November 2025. (corkbeo.ie)
  • otherThe shooting is linked to an ongoing feud on the southside of Limerick city. (corkbeo.ie)
  • otherAnother drive-by shooting was reported in the same area on 8 January 2026. (corkbeo.ie)
  • otherA video from May 2025 showed gunmen shooting at a property in the Ballinacurra Weston area of Limerick city. (corkbeo.ie)
  • otherA man and a male in his late teens were arrested in connection with the May 2025 discharge of a firearm. (corkbeo.ie)
  • otherGardaí seized suspected drugs with an estimated value of €28,000 during the May 2025 arrests. (corkbeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Feb2026
    Reportedcorkbeo.ie, first report
    Gardaí probing Limerick drive-by after shooter films themselves in the act

    Initial report of the drive-by shooting; no arrests made; the shooter filmed himself and the video was uploaded to Snapchat; linked to an ongoing southside feud.

    suspect, male