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Case No. 11435Firearms offence (shooting incident, under investigation) · Co. Limerick · 19 Jan 2026

Gardaí investigate shooting incident in Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick

Gardaí are investigating an incident in which a firearm was discharged in the Ballinacurra Weston area of Limerick city on Monday 19 January 2026. No injuries or damage to property were reported.

  1. Reported21 Jan
  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 firearm was discharged in a shooting incident. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened in the Ballinacurra Weston area of Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at around 8.35pm on Monday 19 January. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeTensions in the area are linked to an ongoing dispute between rival factions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherNo injuries or damage to property were reported. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherArmed, uniform and plainclothes gardaí are on alert and regular patrols are being carried out in the area. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Jan2026
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Gardai investigate shooting incident in residential area of Limerick

    First report of the incident. Gardaí confirmed the investigation after a query from Limerick Live. The article reports rising tension in the area linked to a rival-factions dispute.