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Case No. 2417Discharge of a firearm, criminal damage · Co. Galway · 4 Feb 2025

Shots fired at two homes in Ballinasloe, Co Galway

A firearm was discharged at two residential properties on St Grellan's Terrace, Brackernagh, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, at about 3.50am on 4 February 2025, causing criminal damage but no injuries. Gardaí are investigating and appealing for witnesses and footage, particularly of a dark-coloured saloon car.

  1. Reported4 Feb
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA firearm was discharged at two residential properties in Ballinasloe. (garda.ie)
  • whatCriminal damage occurred at the properties. (garda.ie)
  • whatNo persons were injured during the incidents. (garda.ie)
  • whatA firearm was discharged at two residential properties in Ballinasloe, Co Galway. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatCriminal damage occurred at the properties but nobody was injured. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe shots were fired at approximately 3:50am on 4 February 2025. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe shots were fired at about 3.50am. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenGardaí are seeking footage from between 3.30am and 4.30am. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • investigationGarda investigations are ongoing. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherGardaí are looking to speak with anyone who may have seen a dark-coloured saloon car at the locations. (garda.ie)
  • otherGardaí want to speak to anyone who may have seen a dark-coloured saloon car at the locations. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Feb2025
    Reportedirishtimes.com, first report
    Gardaí investigating after shots fired at two home in Ballinasloe

    Initial report of the incident with Gardaí appeal for witnesses and footage.

  2. 4 Feb2025
    Reportedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Witness Appeal: Discharge of a firearm, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, 4th February, 2025

    Garda press release appealing for witnesses and footage, specifically seeking information about a dark-coloured saloon car in the area between 3:30am and 4:30am.