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Case No. 11691Firearms offence (drive-by shooting at a house, under investigation) · Co. Limerick · 21 Dec 2025

Gardaí investigate shots fired at Rathkeale home

Gardaí are investigating a drive-by shooting at a house in Rathkeale, Co Limerick, on Sunday 21 December 2025. No injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

  1. Reported23 Dec
  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 number of shots were discharged at a house in the west Limerick town. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe shooting was at a house in Rathkeale, County Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe shooting happened on Sunday night, December 21, at around 9.15pm. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating the shooting. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationA technical examination of the scene was conducted by the Divisional Scenes of Crime Unit. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation is ongoing. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Dec2025
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigating shots fired at Rathkeale home as tensions rise

    First report of this incident. Gives the date, time and location of the shooting, says no injuries were reported, and describes a forensic scene examination. Also gives background on feuding and a Garda presence in the town, which is not specific to this shooting.