Ireland Man shot and injured outside house in Limerick city
On Saturday 3 October 2026 at about 8.20pm, a man was shot in the upper leg outside a house on Hyde Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick city. The Irish Times named the injured man as Thomas O'Neill, 37, of Lenihan Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston; gardaí did not identify him. He was taken by private car to University Hospital Limerick, and his injuries were not immediately life-threatening. Gardaí appealed for witnesses and for dash-cam or CCTV footage on 3 October, and the Irish Times reported the shooting on 4 October. As of the latest report, no arrests or charges have been reported.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- One male was injured in a shooting incident.
- The injured man sustained a gunshot wound to an upper leg.
- Where
- The shooting happened outside a house on Hyde Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick city.
- The injured man was taken by private car to University Hospital Limerick for treatment.
- When
- The shooting occurred at about 8.20pm on Saturday 3 October 2026.
- Weapon
- A firearm was discharged during the incident.
- Other details
- The Irish Times named the injured man as Thomas O'Neill, 37, of Lenihan Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston; gardaí did not identify him.
- His injuries are understood to be non-life threatening and were not immediately life-threatening.
- The Irish Times reports that the injured man has a substantial criminal record.
- Investigation
- Gardaí appealed for witnesses and for anyone with dash-cam, CCTV or other footage from the area.
- The public can contact Roxboro Road Garda Station on 061 214 340, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
- Charges
- No arrests or charges have been reported.
15 statements extracted from the articles
- whatOne male was injured during the incident. (garda.ie)
- whatThe injured male's injuries are understood to be non-life threatening. (garda.ie)
- whatThe injured man sustained a gunshot wound to an upper leg. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe shooting incident occurred on Hyde Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick. (garda.ie)
- whereThe injured male was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment. (garda.ie)
- whereA man was shot and injured in Limerick city on Saturday night. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe shooting happened outside a house at Hyde Avenue. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident took place at approximately 8:20pm on Saturday 3 October 2026. (garda.ie)
- whenThe shooting occurred around 8.20pm. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and for dash-cam, CCTV or other footage. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe public is asked to contact Roxboro Road Garda Station on 061 214 340 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí appealed for witnesses and anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe injured man was taken from the scene in a private car to University Hospital Limerick. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe injuries were not immediately life-threatening. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe injured man has a substantial criminal record. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 4 Oct2026Gardaí investigate after man shot and injured in Limerick
Initial report of the shooting; includes details of O'Neill's criminal history, including a 2004 rape conviction at Cratloe Woods, Co Clare, and a 2024 drugs conviction at Hyde Avenue, Limerick.
victim, Thomas O'Neill, 37, male, irish (judged from name)Thomas O'Neill - 3 Oct202603/10/2026 Witness Appeal – Discharge of Firearm, Hyde Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Co. Limerick, 3rd October 2026
Gardaí witness appeal following a shooting in Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick, on 3 October 2026. One male injured with non-life-threatening injuries; no arrests or charges reported.
victim, male