Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10910Possession of a firearm (under investigation) · Co. Limerick · 14 Feb 2026

Gardaí investigate report of men with firearm-like object in Kilmallock

On Saturday 14 February 2026, two men were seen on the footpath at Sarsfield Street, Kilmallock, County Limerick, examining an object that appeared to be a gun with a telescopic sight, and video of the incident was later shared on social media. Gardaí received a report that a male was allegedly in possession of a firearm, and the Limerick Post reported on 19 February 2026 that Gardaí were investigating the circumstances and enquiries were ongoing. The offence under investigation is possession of a firearm, and no arrest, charge, court appearance or sentence has been reported.

  1. Reported19 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Two men were seen examining an object that appeared to be a gun with a mounted telescopic sight in broad daylight.
Where
The incident took place on the footpath at Sarsfield Street, Kilmallock, County Limerick.
When
The incident happened on Saturday 14 February 2026.
Weapon
  • The object appeared to be a long rifle with a telescopic lens mounted to it.
  • Another theory being examined was that the object was an imitation firearm.
Cause
Sources said Gardaí were investigating whether the men were involved in nefarious activities or hunting.
Investigation
  • Gardaí received a report that a male was allegedly in possession of a firearm in Kilmallock.
  • Gardaí said they were investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and enquiries are ongoing.
  • Video footage of the men was shared on social media before the incident was reported in the press on 19 February 2026.
Charges
The offence under investigation is possession of a firearm, and no charge has been reported.
Other details
No firearm incidents were reported in the area after the incident.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo men were seen examining what appeared to be a gun with a mounted telescopic sight in broad daylight. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place in Kilmallock, County Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe men were on the footpath at Sarsfield Street, Kilmallock. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on Saturday 14 February 2026. (limerickpost.ie)
  • causeSources said Gardaí were investigating whether the men were involved in nefarious activities or hunting. (limerickpost.ie)
  • weaponThe object appeared to be a long rifle with a telescopic lens mounted to it. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí received a report that a male was allegedly in possession of a firearm in Kilmallock. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said they were investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationEnquiries are ongoing. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherAnother theory being examined was that the firearm was an imitation. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherNo firearm incidents were reported in the area after the incident. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Feb2026
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigating report of men with sniper-like gun in Kilmallock

    First report of the incident. Video of two men examining what appeared to be a telescopic-sight rifle was shared on social media; Gardaí confirmed a report and said enquiries are ongoing.

    suspect, male