Ireland Shooting in Limerick city under investigation
Thomas O'Neill, a 37-year-old man, sustained a gunshot wound to an upper leg after a shooting outside a house on Hyde Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick, at around 8.20pm on Saturday 3 October 2026. He was taken to University Hospital Limerick where his injuries were treated as non-life-threatening. Gardaí cordoned off the scene for a technical examination by scenes of crime officers. No arrests or charges have been reported, and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dash-cam or CCTV footage from the area.
- Reported1 Oct
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man sustained a gunshot wound to an upper leg in a shooting incident.
- Where
- The shooting occurred outside a house on Hyde Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick.
- When
- The incident took place at approximately 8:20pm on Saturday 3 October 2026.
- Weapon
- A firearm was discharged; one source reported a number of gunshots.
- Investigation
- Gardaí cordoned off the scene for a technical examination by scenes of crime officers.
- Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dash-cam, CCTV or other footage from the area.
- Other details
- Thomas O'Neill, 37, was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, with one account saying he was taken in a private car and another saying he was removed by paramedics on a stretcher.
- O'Neill has a substantial criminal record including a 2004 gang rape conviction at Cratloe Woods, Co Clare, and a 2024 drugs conviction after an armed garda unit observed him drug dealing at Hyde Avenue.
- In the 2004 case, O'Neill was jailed for 10 years with the final 12 months suspended, and the group was jailed for a total of 31 years.
- A gang armed with a golf club, a screwdriver, a shovel and a wheel brace threatened to burn a car with a man inside and assaulted him with the golf club.
43 statements extracted from the articles
- whatHe was removed from the car by paramedics and nurses on a stretcher and brought to the Resus unit. (thejournal.ie)
- whatHis injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. (thejournal.ie)
- whatThe gang threatened to burn the car with the man inside it. (thejournal.ie)
- whatThey also assaulted the man a number of times with the golf club. (thejournal.ie)
- whatAn armed garda unit observed him drug dealing while leaning into the rear of a Hyundai Tucson car at Hyde Avenue. (thejournal.ie)
- whatOne male was injured during the incident. (garda.ie)
- whatThe injured male's injuries are understood to be non-life threatening. (garda.ie)
- whatA man was rushed to hospital after a gun attack on the southside of Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatUnconfirmed reports say the victim was shot in the leg at around 8.15pm. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatGardaí responded to reports of the discharge of a firearm on Hyde Road, Limerick city, on Saturday 3 October. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatA man was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at University Hospital Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatOne source said there were a number of gunshots. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatA man was hospitalised after a shooting in Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick. (rte.ie)
- whatThe injured man sustained a gunshot wound to an upper leg. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA man was shot and injured in Limerick City on Saturday night, 3 October 2026 (limerickpost.ie)
- 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)
- whereThe incident happened on Hyde Avenue. (rte.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 gun attack occurred around 8.20pm. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe incident took place at approximately 8:20pm on Saturday 3 October 2026. (garda.ie)
- whenThe shooting occurred at around 8.20pm. (rte.ie, limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe shooting occurred around 8.20pm. (irishtimes.com)
- weaponThe gang was armed with a golf club, a screwdriver, a shovel and a wheel brace. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses, dash-cam, CCTV or other footage. (thejournal.ie, limerickpost.ie)
- 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)
- investigationThe scene on Hyde Road was cordoned off by gardaí for a technical examination by scenes of crime officers. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for mobile phone or dash-cam footage from the Hyde Road area. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí have appealed for witnesses or anyone with dash-cam or CCTV footage from the area. (rte.ie)
- investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Roxboro Road Garda Station on 061 214 340 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí appealed for witnesses and anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThey were jailed for a total of 31 years. (thejournal.ie)
- sentenceO'Neill was jailed for 10 years with the final 12 months suspended. (thejournal.ie, limerickpost.ie)
- otherO'Neill was one of four youths and an adult man who gang-raped a woman at Cratloe Woods, Co Clare, on 23 January 2004. (thejournal.ie)
- otherThe man was taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. (rte.ie)
- 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)
- otherHe was one of four youths and an adult man who raped a woman at Cratloe Woods, County Clare, on 23 January 2004 (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe group was armed with a golf club, a screw-driver, a shovel, and a wheel brace (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 4 Oct2026Gardaí investigating after man shot in Limerick City
First report of the shooting. Provides background on the victim's criminal history, including a 2004 rape conviction in Co Clare and a 2024 drugs conviction at Hyde Avenue, Limerick.
victim, Thomas O'Neill, 37, male, irish (judged from name)Thomas O'Neill - 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 Oct2026Man injured after shooting in Limerick
Confirms the shooting and hospitalisation; Gardaí have issued a witness appeal and provided contact details for Roxboro Road Garda Station and the Garda Confidential Line.
victim, male - 3 Oct2026Man rushed to hospital after gun attack in Limerick
Initial report of the shooting; garda spokesperson confirmed discharge of a firearm; victim treated for non-life-threatening injuries; scene cordoned off for technical examination; appeal for CCTV and dash-cam footage.
victim, male - 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 - 1 Oct2026Convicted criminal shot and injured in Limerick city
Identifies the victim as Thomas O'Neill, 37, and provides extensive background on his criminal record including a 2004 gang rape conviction in Co Clare, a 2024 drugs conviction in Limerick, and a 2017 assault in Fedamore.
victim, Thomas O'Neill, 37, male, irish (judged from name)Thomas O'Neill