Ireland Case No. 12819Shooting (assault causing harm) · Co. Limerick · 21 Aug 2025
Man shot in Rathkeale, Co Limerick, remains in hospital over a week later
A man in his 40s was shot during an altercation in the townland of Kilcoole, near Rathkeale, Co Limerick, on 21 August 2025, and remains in University Hospital Limerick. Gardaí are investigating and appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from the area.
- Reported29 Aug
- Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet
Key facts
consolidated from all reports7 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA vehicle was rammed and an altercation occurred in the townland of Kilcoole, near Rathkeale, shortly after 6:30pm on 21 August 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatA man in his 40s was transferred to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatThe victim was shot in the hip or stomach area. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatThe man was still in hospital receiving treatment as of Friday, 28 August 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
- weaponA firearm was discharged during the altercation. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationThe scene was preserved for technical examination. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage from road users in the Kilcoole and greater Rathkeale areas between 6:15pm and 7:30pm on 21 August 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Aug2025Limerick shooting victim remains in hospital over a week after gun attack
Followup confirming the victim is still in hospital over a week after the shooting; provides details on the rural location ('Stoney man'), a specific appeal for dash-cam footage between 6:15pm and 7:30pm, and confirmation the incident is not connected to a pub attack on 10 August.
victim, 40s, male