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Case No. 9624Criminal damage by fire and discharge of a firearm · Co. Galway · 10 May 2026

Shots fired and two cars damaged by fire at Athenry home, Galway

Two cars were damaged by fire and shots were fired at a home in the Cullairbaun estate in Athenry, County Galway, at about 12:25am on Sunday 10 May 2026. Gardaí described the incident as arson, a firearm was discharged, and no injuries were reported. A technical examination of the scene has been carried out, and no victim, suspect, arrest or charge is named in the facts given. The latest development is Gardaí's appeal for witnesses and camera footage, first reported by Galway Daily on 11 May 2026.

  1. Reported11 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Two cars were damaged by fire.
  • Shots were fired at a home.
Where
The incident took place at a home in the Cullairbaun estate in Athenry, County Galway.
When
It happened at about 12:25am on Sunday 10 May 2026.
Cause
The incident was described as arson.
Weapon
A firearm was discharged during the incident.
Other details
  • No injuries were reported.
  • Galway Daily first reported the incident and the Garda appeal on 11 May 2026.
Investigation
  • A technical examination of the scene has been carried out.
  • Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and for road users with camera footage, including dash-cam, from the Cullairbaun area at the time.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigation team at Oranmore Garda Station on 091 288030, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo cars were damaged by fire. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatShots were fired at the home. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whereThe incident took place at a home in the Cullairbaun estate in Athenry. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whenThe incident happened at about 12:25am on Sunday. (galwaydaily.com)
  • causeThe incident was described as arson. (galwaydaily.com)
  • weaponA firearm was discharged during the incident. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationA technical examination of the scene has been carried out. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationRoad users with camera footage, including dash-cam, are asked to come forward. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact the investigation team in Oranmore Garda Station. (galwaydaily.com)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (galwaydaily.com)

The reporting

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  1. 11 May2026
    Reportedgalwaydaily.com, first report
    Garda appeal after shots were fired and two cars damaged by arson in Athenry - Galway Daily

    First report of the incident. Gives the location, time and appeal details, including a request for dash-cam footage and the Oranmore Garda Station contact.