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Case No. 8723Firearm discharge · Co. Limerick · 4 Jul 2026

Gardaí investigate shooting at Ballinacurra Weston home, Limerick

Gardaí received a report of an alleged firearm discharge at a residential property in Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick city, shortly after 11.35pm on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Local reports say around five or six shots were fired, and no injuries have been reported. Gardaí cordoned off the scene for technical examination and no arrests or charges have been reported. As of the report published on July 6, 2026, the investigation is ongoing and the extent of the damage to the house is not known.

  1. Reported6 Jul
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí are investigating an alleged firearm discharge at a residential property in Ballinacurra Weston.
Where
The incident happened in Ballinacurra Weston, on the outskirts of Limerick city.
When
Gardaí received the report shortly after 11.35pm on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Weapon
A firearm was allegedly discharged.
Other details
  • Local reports say around five or six shots were fired at the property.
  • No injuries have been reported.
  • The extent of the damage to the house is not known.
Investigation
  • Gardaí cordoned off the scene for technical examination.
  • Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatShots were fired at a residential property in Ballinacurra Weston. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened in Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe firearm discharge was reported shortly after 11.35pm on Saturday, July 4. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponA firearm was allegedly discharged. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí cordoned off the scene for technical examination. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Jul2026
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Gardai probe late night gun attack in Limerick

    First report of a late-night shooting at a home in Ballinacurra Weston. Also mentions a separate second incident in the area on Monday morning, which is not described as a crime and is not recorded here.