Ireland Case No. 4321Discharge of a firearm · Co. Dublin · 14 Dec 2025
Man injured in Ballymun shooting, Dublin 9
A man in his 20s was injured in a shooting on Coultry Terrace, Ballymun, Dublin 9, shortly after 7pm on 14 December 2025. Gardaí believe a motor vehicle found on fire on Kilbarron Road, Dublin 5, a short time later may be connected, and are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports35 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA firearm was discharged on Coultry Terrace, Ballymun, Dublin 9, on 14 December 2025. (garda.ie)
- whatA male in his 20s sustained injuries and was transported by ambulance to hospital. (garda.ie)
- whatThe victim's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. (garda.ie)
- whatA motor vehicle on Kilbarron Road, Dublin 5, was discovered on fire a short time later. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his 20s sustained injuries after a shooting in Ballymun, north Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe man was taken by ambulance to hospital. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHis condition was not believed to be life-threatening. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA motor vehicle was discovered on fire on Kilbarron Road, Dublin 5, a short time later. (irishtimes.com, dublinlive.ie)
- whatA man in his 20s was injured in a shooting in Ballymun and transported to hospital. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatA man in his 20s was shot in Ballymun, Dublin 9. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe victim ran and was shot at again in the Coultry Terrace area. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA bullet grazed the victim's head. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe shooting occurred on Coultry Terrace, Ballymun, Dublin 9. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe shooting occurred on Coultry Terrace, Dublin 9. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereThe victim was first shot at outside a Centra shop in the Coultry area of Ballymun. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenGardaí and emergency services responded shortly after 7:00pm. (garda.ie)
- whenThe shooting happened shortly after 7pm on Sunday evening. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe shooting took place shortly after 7pm on Sunday 14 December 2025. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe shooting occurred shortly after 7pm on Sunday 14 December 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe scene has been preserved for forensic examination and investigations are ongoing. (garda.ie, dublinlive.ie)
- investigationRoad users with camera footage in the area of Coultry Terrace and Kilbarron Road between 6:50pm and 8:10pm are asked to make material available. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe scene of the shooting has been preserved for forensic examination. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí asked for dashcam footage from Coultry Terrace and Kilbarron Road between 6.50pm and 8.10pm. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for dashcam footage from road users in both areas between 6:50pm and 8:10pm. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from Coultry Terrace and Kilbarron Road between 6:50pm and 8:10pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe two incidents are believed to be connected. (garda.ie)
- otherGardaí believe the vehicle fire and the shooting may be connected. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe man's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherGardaí believe the vehicle fire may be connected to the shooting. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherGardaí believe the car fire and the shooting may be connected. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe victim is known to Gardaí but is not considered a major player in criminality. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe victim is currently before the courts in relation to a serious matter. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe shooting is suspected to be linked to a local feud. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherCCTV footage emerged showing the moment the victim was first shot at outside the shop. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 15 Dec2025Dublin shooting live updates as man rushed to hospital and gardai seal off scene
Initial live-blog coverage of the shooting, including Gardaí statement, details of the two shots fired, a linked car fire on Kilbarron Road, and witness appeal.
victim, 20s, male - 15 Dec2025Man injured in Ballymun shooting as Gardaí appeal for witnesses to come forward
Initial report of the shooting and a possibly connected vehicle fire; Gardaí appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from 6:50pm to 8:10pm in both areas.
victim, 20s, male - 14 Dec2025Man (20s) in hospital after shooting in Ballymun, north Dublin
Initial report of the shooting; Gardaí appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from Coultry Terrace and Kilbarron Road between 6.50pm and 8.10pm; possible link to vehicle fire on Kilbarron Road.
victim, 20s, male - 14 Dec2025Witness Appeal – Discharge of Firearm, Coultry Terrace, Ballymun, Dublin 9 – 14th December 2025
Formal witness appeal press release confirming the victim's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening and specifying the 6:50pm to 8:10pm window for dashcam footage from Coultry Terrace and Kilbarron Road.
victim, 20s, male