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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9435Discharge of a firearm · Co. Limerick · 23 May 2026

Shots fired at house in Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick

Gardaí responded to reports of shots fired outside a residential property in Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick city, at about 10:30am on Friday 23 May 2026. Reports say a window of a house was shot into, and no injuries were reported. The attack is being linked to an ongoing feud between two groupings, but no victim or suspect has been named and no arrest or charge has been reported. As of 24 May 2026, Gardaí were continuing to investigate and appealing for dash-cam or mobile footage from motorists on Hyde Road.

  1. Reported24 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí responded to reports of shots fired outside a residential property.
Where
The shooting took place in Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick city, on the southside of the city.
When
The shooting happened at about 10:30am on Friday 23 May 2026, according to the key facts, while the 24 May report refers only to Friday morning.
Cause
The attack is being linked to an ongoing feud between two separate groupings, which has involved a number of arson and gun attacks in recent months in Limerick city.
Weapon
The perpetrators discharged a firearm.
Investigation
  • Gardaí responded within minutes and cordoned off the area for forensic analysis.
  • Gardaí are asking motorists on Hyde Road for dash-cam or mobile footage.
Other details
  • Reports say a window of a house was shot into.
  • No injuries were reported.
  • The shooting took place despite ongoing patrols by uniformed and armed gardaí due to tensions in the area.
  • No victim or suspect has been named, and no arrest or charge has been reported.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí responded to reports of shots fired outside a residential property. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe shooting took place in Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe shooting happened at about 10:30am on Friday 23 May. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe attack is being linked to an ongoing feud between two groupings. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponThe perpetrators discharged a firearm. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí responded within minutes and cordoned off the area for forensic analysis. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are asking motorists on Hyde Road for dash-cam or mobile footage. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherReports say a window of a house was shot in. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherNo injuries were reported. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 May2026
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    'Brazen': Gardai continue to probe broad daylight gun attack in Limerick

    First report of the incident. Gardaí linked it to a feud between two groupings and appealed for dash-cam or mobile footage from Hyde Road.