Ireland Shooting during soccer match in Rearcross, Tipperary under investigation
On Saturday 6 January 2024, shortly after 9pm, a 32-year-old man playing for Rearcross FC in a junior B match against Ballymackey FC was shot in the arm at Rearcross FC grounds, County Tipperary. Gardaí described the shooting as accidental and believe a stray bullet may have come from someone hunting in the area. He was treated at the scene, taken to University Hospital Limerick, where the bullet was removed, and discharged the next morning. Gardaí in Nenagh renewed appeals for information, and a man who had been hunting in the area came forward and was interviewed. In the latest reports, of 24 January, licensed firearms and ammunition had been seized and sent for ballistic testing, no arrests had been made, and the investigation was ongoing.
- Reported9 Jan
3 reports - Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 32-year-old man playing for Rearcross FC in a junior B match against Ballymackey FC was shot and wounded in the arm.
- Where
- The shooting happened at Rearcross FC grounds in Rearcross, County Tipperary.
- When
- The shooting happened shortly after 9pm on Saturday 6 January 2024, during the second half of a match played under floodlights.
- Cause
- Gardaí described the shooting as accidental and believe a stray shot may have come from someone hunting in the area.
- Weapon
- Gardaí believe the bullet may have come from a hunter's firearm and are checking whether one of the guns was the source.
- Investigation
- Gardaí in Nenagh renewed their appeal for anyone who was hunting in the area that night to come forward.
- A man who had been hunting in the area presented himself to gardaí and was interviewed, and one report says he spoke to them informally.
- Licensed firearms, including at least one rifle, and ammunition were seized and sent to the Garda Ballistics Section to be tested against the bullet.
- Gardaí said the investigation is ongoing and that there were no developments at that time.
- Charges
- No arrests have been made.
- Other details
- Paramedics treated the man at the scene and took him to University Hospital Limerick, where the bullet was removed from his arm.
- He was discharged the morning after the shooting and is said to be making a good recovery.
- The league game was abandoned after the shooting.
52 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man playing in a football match was shot and wounded in the arm. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatThe player was shot in the arm. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatThe player was treated at the scene and taken to University Hospital Limerick, where the bullet was removed. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatA man who had been hunting in the Rearcross area presented himself to gardaí in recent days. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatThe bullet was removed from the player's arm at University Hospital Limerick. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatA local soccer player was shot in the arm. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatA man who was hunting in the Rearcross area at the time has presented himself to gardaí. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatThe injured man was playing for Rearcross FC against Ballymackey FC in a junior B match under floodlights when he was shot. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe shooting happened at a sports venue in Rearcross, North Tipperary. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe shooting happened during a match in Rearcross. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe shooting took place at Rearcross FC grounds during a fixture. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whereThe shooting happened at Rearcross FC grounds. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe shooting happened at a sports venue in Rearcross, County Tipperary. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe incident happened shortly after 9pm. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe shooting happened shortly after 9pm on Saturday night during the second half of a match. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe shooting took place on the night of 6 January. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on Saturday 6 January 2024. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe man was shot in the arm shortly after 9pm. (limerickpost.ie)
- causeGardaí believe the shot may have been fired by wildlife hunters. (offalyexpress.ie)
- causeGardaí believe the shot may have come from someone who was out hunting in the area. (offalyexpress.ie)
- causeGardaí believe the shot may have come from someone who was hunting in the area. (limerickleader.ie)
- causeThe shooting was described as accidental. (tipperarylive.ie)
- causeThe shooting was accidental. (limerickleader.ie)
- causeGardaí suspect the incident was a freak accident caused by a stray bullet. (limerickpost.ie)
- weaponGardaí are checking whether one of the guns held by the individual was the source of the stray bullet. (tipperarylive.ie)
- weaponThe bullet is believed to have come from a hunter's firearm. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Nenagh have renewed their appeal for information. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí want to speak to anyone who was hunting in the general area that night. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí appealed to people who may have been hunting in the area to come forward and have renewed that appeal. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí said the investigation is ongoing with no developments at this time. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí confirmed a male had been interviewed in recent days. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationFirearms and ammunition were sent to the ballistics unit to establish whether a gun was the source of the stray bullet. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationThe man is the only person who has come forward in response to the garda appeal, and the investigation is ongoing. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationA male was interviewed by gardaí in recent days. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationFirearms and ammunition have been sent to the ballistics unit. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationThe man who came forward is the only person to respond to the garda appeal. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationThe investigation is ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí have seized licensed firearms, including at least one rifle, and ammunition. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationThe seized firearms and ammunition are being sent for ballistic testing. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationNo arrests have been made, and Gardaí are following a definite line of enquiry. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationA male spoke informally to Gardaí in Nenagh to help with their inquiries. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for information to Nenagh Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe injured man was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick for further assessment. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe player was discharged from hospital the morning after the shooting. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe league game was abandoned after the shooting. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe 32-year-old man was taking part in the match, which was played under floodlights. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe league game was abandoned. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe player's wife said he was fine and at home. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherRearcross FC said the player was discharged from hospital and was making a good recovery. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe injured player is said to be making a good recovery. (tipperarylive.ie, limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe bullet was removed at University Hospital Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherParamedics treated the man at the scene before taking him to University Hospital Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Jan2024Man assisting Gardaí with investigations into soccer match shooting incident
Reports that Gardaí seized licensed firearms and ammunition, that no arrests have been made, that Gardaí suspect a stray bullet from a hunter's firearm, and that a man has spoken informally to Gardaí.
victim, male - 24 Jan2024Hunter comes forward following shooting incident in which soccer player was hit by bullet
Reports that a hunter who was in the area has come forward and that a male was interviewed. Gardaí have sent firearms and ammunition to the ballistics unit to check whether one of the guns was the source of the stray bullet. The player was treated at University Hospital Limerick and is said to be recovering well.
victimsuspect, male - 24 Jan2024TIPPERARY SHOOTING: Man comes forward following incident in which player hit by bullet
A man who was hunting in the area has come forward and been interviewed; firearms and ammunition have been sent for ballistics testing to check whether one gun was the source of the bullet. Gardaí describe the shooting as accidental and say the investigation is ongoing. The player's bullet was removed at University Hospital Limerick and he is said to be making a good recovery.
victim, malesuspect, male - 10 Jan2024Shooting puts ‘national and global spotlight’ on rural club
Adds that gardaí renewed their appeal to people who may have been hunting in the area, that the investigation has no developments, that the player was treated at the scene and had the bullet removed at University Hospital Limerick, that he was discharged from hospital and is recovering, and that the club issued statements.
victim, 32, male - 9 Jan2024Nenagh Gardaí continue investigation into Tipp soccer match shooting
Adds that gardaí renewed their appeal and believe the shot may have come from a hunter, and gives details of the hospital treatment and the player's discharge.
victim, 32, male