Man seriously injured in Clondalkin shooting, Gardaí launch investigation
A firearm was discharged in Shancastle Close, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 on 1 July 2026 at approximately 8:50pm, seriously injuring an adult male in his 20s who was taken to hospital. No suspect has been identified or arrested. A Senior Investigating Officer was appointed and an incident room established at Ronanstown Garda Station, and a technical examination of the scene was carried out. Gardaí issued a witness appeal on 3 July 2026 asking anyone in the Greenfort and Shancastle areas between 8:30pm and 9:00pm to come forward, and investigations remain ongoing.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A firearm was discharged, seriously injuring an adult male in his 20s who was taken to hospital for treatment.
- Where
- The incident occurred in Shancastle Close, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
- When
- The incident occurred on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at approximately 8:50pm.
- Cause
- The injuries were sustained when a firearm was discharged.
- Investigation
- A Senior Investigating Officer was appointed and an incident room was established at Ronanstown Garda Station.
- A technical examination of the scene was conducted.
- Gardaí are appealing for witnesses who were in the Greenfort and Shancastle areas between 8:30pm and 9:00pm on 1 July 2026.
- Anyone with camera footage, including dash-cam, is asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.
- Other details
- Investigations are ongoing as of 3 July 2026.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatAn adult male in his 20s was taken to hospital for treatment of serious injuries. (garda.ie)
- whatA firearm was discharged in Shancastle Close, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatAn adult male in his 20s was conveyed to hospital for treatment of serious injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe firearm was discharged in Shancastle Close, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. (garda.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on Wednesday 1 July 2026 at approximately 8:50pm. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA technical examination of the scene was conducted. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA Senior Investigating Officer was appointed to lead the investigation. (garda.ie)
- investigationAn incident room was established at Ronanstown Garda Station. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses who were in the Greenfort and Shancastle areas between 8:30pm and 9:00pm on 1 July 2026. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationAnyone with camera footage including dash-cam is asked to make it available. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationA Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationAn incident room has been established at Ronanstown Garda Station. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 3 Jul2026Gardai launch probe after man seriously injured in Dublin shooting
Initial Gardaí statement launching the investigation and appealing for witnesses and camera footage.
victim, 20s, male - 3 Jul202603/07/2026 Witness Appeal - Discharge of a firearm, Clondalkin, Dublin 22- 1st July 2026
Official Garda press release providing the specific time of the incident (8:50pm), the witness appeal time window (8:30pm–9:00pm), the specific areas to check (Greenfort and Shancastle), and contact details for the investigation.
victim, 20s, male