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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8408Shooting · Co. Clare · 24 Jul 2026

Gardaí appeal for information on Black Audi A3 linked to Clare shootings

At about 7am on Friday 24 July 2026, several shots were fired at a house in the Dún na hInse area of Ennis, Co Clare, injuring three occupants: a man in his 50s, whose injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, and two others taken to hospital as a precaution. The suspects, whose number and identity are not given, fled the scene in a Black Audi A3. No arrests have been made. On 26 July 2026 the Black Audi A3 was found burnt out at Garruragh, Tulla, Co Clare. On 31 July 2026 gardaí appealed for information on the car, which they believe is connected to the shooting.

  1. Reported24 Jul
    3 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Several shots were fired at a house in Ennis, injuring three occupants.
  • A man in his 50s was taken to University Hospital Limerick with injuries not thought to be life-threatening.
  • Two other people from the house were taken to hospital as a precaution.
  • The suspects fled the scene in a Black Audi A3.
  • A Black Audi A3 was found burnt out at Garruragh, Tulla, Co Clare.
Where
The shooting happened at a house in the Dún na hInse area of Ennis, Co Clare.
When
  • The shooting happened at about 7am on Friday 24 July 2026.
  • The Black Audi A3 was found burnt out between 3pm and 5.30pm on 26 July 2026.
Weapon
Gardaí are investigating the discharge of a firearm at a residential premises in Ennis.
Investigation
  • The scene was sealed off for a technical examination.
  • No arrests have been made.
  • On 31 July 2026 gardaí appealed for information on the Black Audi A3, which they believe is connected to the shooting.
  • Gardaí asked witnesses and road users with camera footage, including dash-cam, to come forward, and anyone with information is urged to contact Ennis Garda Station.
24 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThree people were taken to hospital after a shooting at a house in Ennis. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatA man in his 50s was taken to University Hospital Limerick with injuries not thought to be life-threatening. (rte.ie)
  • whatTwo other people from the house were taken to hospital as a precaution. (rte.ie)
  • whatThree occupants of the house were injured. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatThe suspects fled the scene in a Black Audi A3. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatA Black Audi A3 was found burnt out at Garruragh, Tulla, Clare, on 26 July 2026. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe shooting happened at a house in the Dún na hInse area of Ennis. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereA shooting happened at a house in Ennis, Co Clare. (rte.ie)
  • whereThe shooting happened at Dun na Hinse Estate, Ennis, Clare. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe shooting happened at about 7am on Friday 24 July 2026. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened shortly after 7am. (rte.ie)
  • whenThe shooting happened on 24 July 2026, just after 7am. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe Black Audi A3 was found burnt out between 3pm and 5.30pm on 26 July 2026. (clareecho.ie)
  • weaponGardaí are investigating the discharge of a firearm at a residential premises in Ennis. (clareecho.ie)
  • weaponA firearm was discharged at a house. (rte.ie)
  • weaponSeveral shots were fired at a house. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationA scene is held for technical examination and no arrests have been made. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationThe scene remains sealed off for a technical examination. (rte.ie)
  • investigationNo arrests have been made. (rte.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are asking members of the public who may have witnessed either incident for help. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are asking road users with camera footage, including dash-cam, to come forward. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is urged to contact Ennis Garda Station. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherA male in his 50s was taken to University Hospital Limerick with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherTwo other people who were in the house were taken to University Hospital Limerick as a precaution. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Jul2026
    Reportedclareecho.ie, first report
    Gardaí appeal for information on car linked to serious incidents in Clare - Clare Echo

    Gardaí appeal for information on a Black Audi A3 linked to a shooting at Dun na Hinse Estate, Ennis, and to the car being found burnt out at Garruragh, Tulla.

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  2. 24 Jul2026
    Reportedrte.ie, follow-up
    Three injured in shooting at house in Ennis

    Adds that the injured include a man in his 50s with injuries not thought to be life-threatening, that two other people in the house were taken to hospital as a precaution, that the scene was sealed off for a technical examination, and that no arrests have been made. It does not mention a black Audi A3 or any suspects.

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  3. 24 Jul2026
    Reportedclareecho.ie, follow-up
    Three people brought to hospital following Ennis shooting - Clare Echo

    Gives a Garda statement describing the shooting and the victims: a male in his 50s with non-life-threatening injuries and two other occupants taken to hospital as a precaution. A scene is held for technical examination, no arrests have been made, and enquiries are ongoing.

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