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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 33145Discharge of a firearm · Co. Galway · 5 Nov 2026

Man arrested over discharge of firearm in Ballinasloe, Co Galway

A teenage boy was injured in a shotgun attack in a green area of Curragh Park, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, shortly before 2am on Thursday 5 November 2026; the boy, reported as 16 in one report and as a teen by gardaí, was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at University Hospital Galway. Gardaí searched properties in Ballinasloe and Athlone on 5 November, and a man in his late teens, reported as 18, was arrested over the shooting and detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007. A second man in his 20s was arrested in Athlone on outstanding bench warrants, which reports say are unconnected to the shooting. No charge has been reported, and the arrested man is being questioned by gardaí.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested5 Nov
    2 reports
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A teenage boy was injured in a gun attack and treated for non-life-threatening injuries at University Hospital Galway.
  • The victim is described by gardaí as a male juvenile in his teens; one report gives his age as 16.
Where
The shot was fired in a green area of the Curragh Park estate, Ballinasloe, Co Galway.
When
The shooting happened shortly before 2am on Thursday 5 November 2026.
Cause
Gardaí suspect the shooting is connected to a Halloween row.
Weapon
Gardaí believe one shotgun blast was fired.
Other details
  • Sources say two men were involved, and the pair escaped in a car.
  • A second man in his 20s was arrested in Athlone on foot of outstanding bench warrants, and reports say this arrest is not connected to the shooting.
Investigation
  • An Incident Room was established at Ballinasloe Garda Station and a Senior Investigating Officer was appointed.
  • Gardaí searched properties in Ballinasloe and Athlone on 5 November and seized a vehicle and a number of electronic devices.
  • Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and for dash-cam, CCTV or other footage from Curragh Park between midnight and 3am.
  • A man in his late teens, reported as 18, was arrested in Athlone over the shooting and is detained at a station in the Garda North Western Region under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007.
Charges
No charge has been reported in the articles.
22 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA male juvenile in his teens was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at University Hospital Galway. (garda.ie)
  • whatA teenage boy was injured in an early morning gun attack. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe shot was fired in a green area at Curragh Park, Ballinasloe, Co Galway. (garda.ie)
  • whereThe attack took place in Ballinasloe, Co Galway. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe shooting happened in a green area of the Curragh Park estate. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe shooting occurred shortly before 2:00am on Thursday 5 November 2026. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe attack happened early on Thursday morning, around 2am. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeGardaí suspect the shooting is connected to a Halloween row. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponGardaí believe one shotgun blast was fired. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationAn Incident Room was established at Ballinasloe Garda Station and a Senior Investigating Officer was appointed. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí carried out searches of properties in Ballinasloe and Athlone on 5 November. (garda.ie)
  • investigationA vehicle and a number of electronic devices were seized during the searches. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam, CCTV or other footage from Curragh Park between midnight and 3:00am. (garda.ie)
  • investigationAn Incident Room has been established at Ballinasloe Garda Station and a Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí carried out searches of properties in Ballinasloe and Athlone and seized a vehicle and electronic devices. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationAn 18-year-old man was arrested over the shooting and is being detained at a station in the Garda North Western Region. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and for dash-cam or CCTV footage. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA male adult in his late teens was arrested in Athlone and detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007. (garda.ie)
  • otherA second male in his 20s was arrested in Athlone on foot of outstanding bench warrants. (garda.ie)
  • otherThe boy received non-life-threatening injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherSources say two men were involved in the attack. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe pair escaped in a car. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Nov2026
    Arrestedirishmirror.ie, its first report
    Gardai quiz teen after boy injured in gun attack 'linked to a Halloween row'

    First report of the Ballinasloe shooting. Gardaí have arrested an 18-year-old man over the shooting and a man in his 20s on unrelated outstanding warrants; the second man's arrest is not part of this incident and is not recorded as a suspect.

    victim, 16, malesuspect, 18, male
  2. 5 Nov2026
    Arrestedgarda.ie, first report
    05/11/2026 Arrest – Discharge of Firearm, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, 5th November 2026

    Gardaí press release reporting the shooting, the establishment of an Incident Room, property searches in Ballinasloe and Athlone, seizure of a vehicle and electronic devices, and two arrests in Athlone. Appeal for witnesses and footage from Curragh Park between midnight and 3:00am.

    victim, teens, malesuspect, late teens, malesuspect, 20s, male