Man in 60s injured in Limerick city shooting
A man in his 60s was shot in the chest on Sunday 19 July 2026 at around 4.30pm when two masked and armed men on bicycles fired a number of shots at him outside a house on Hyde Road, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick city. He was taken to University Hospital Limerick where his condition is described as stable. The shooting is believed to be linked to a feud between two rival criminal organisations on the south side of the city. No arrests have been made and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the area between 3.45pm and 4.45pm on the day of the incident.
- Reported19 Jul
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Two masked and armed men on bicycles fired a number of shots at a man in his 60s who was standing outside a house, wounding him in the chest.
- Where
- The shooting took place at a residence on Hyde Road, also described as Hyde Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick city.
- When
- The incident occurred at approximately 4.30pm on Sunday 19 July 2026.
- Cause
- The shooting is believed to be linked to an ongoing feud between two rival criminal organisations on the south side of the city.
- Investigation
- The scene was sealed for technical examination and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the Hyde Road, Ballinacurra Weston area between 3.45pm and 4.45pm on 19 July 2026.
- Other details
- The victim was taken to University Hospital Limerick where his condition is described as stable, and no arrests have been made.
27 statements extracted from the articles
- whatTwo masked and armed men on bicycles fired a number of shots from outside the house. (rte.ie)
- whatThe injured man sustained wounds to his chest. (rte.ie)
- whatGardaí responded to reports of a firearm discharge at a premises on Hyde Road, Limerick, at about 4.30pm on 19 July 2026 (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his 60s was injured at the scene (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA firearm was discharged at a residence on Hyde Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick, on 19 July 2026 (garda.ie)
- whatA man in his 60s was taken to University Hospital Limerick to be treated for serious injuries (garda.ie)
- whatThe victim was shot in the chest and seriously injured. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe man was shot several times while standing outside a house. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe attackers were masked and used bicycles to get to and from the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe victim is a male in his 60s who is now stable in hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe shooting took place at a house on Hyde Road in Limerick city. (rte.ie)
- whereThe injured man was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe attack took place on Hyde Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe shooting occurred at around 4.30pm on Sunday 19 July 2026. (rte.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at approximately 4:30pm (garda.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at approximately 4:30pm on Sunday 19 July 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- causeThe shooting is believed to be linked to an ongoing feud between two rival criminal organisations on the south side of the city. (rte.ie)
- investigationThe scene was sealed off for a technical examination. (rte.ie)
- investigationThe scene was held for examination (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe scene is preserved for technical examination (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for camera footage from the Hyde Road, Ballinacurra Weston area between 3:45pm and 4:45pm on 19 July 2026 (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí and emergency services attended the scene following the report of the incident (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are hunting two gunmen. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are trying to establish a motive for the attack. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the area between 3.45pm and 4.45pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe injured man was taken to University Hospital Limerick. (rte.ie)
- otherThe victim's condition is described as stable (garda.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 20 Jul2026Gardai appeal for witnesses to come forward after man survives daylight shooting
Initial report of the shooting; Gardaí appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the Hyde Road, Ballinacurra Weston area between 3.45pm and 4.45pm on 19 July 2026.
victim, 60s, malesuspect, malesuspect, male - 20 Jul202620/07/2026 Witness Appeal - Discharge of Firearm, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick, 19th July 2026
Gardaí issue a witness appeal requesting camera footage (including dash-cam) from anyone in the vicinity of Hyde Road, Ballinacurra Weston, between 3:45pm and 4:45pm on 19 July 2026. The scene is preserved for technical examination and investigations are ongoing.
victim, 60s, male - 19 Jul2026Man in hospital after reported shooting
Brief initial report confirming the shooting, that the victim was taken to University Hospital Limerick, and that the scene is held for examination.
victim, 60s, male - 19 Jul2026Man, 60s, injured in Limerick city shooting
Initial report of the shooting; no arrests made. Scene sealed for technical examination. Injured man taken to University Hospital Limerick with chest wounds.
victim, 60s, malesuspect, malesuspect, male