Ireland Teenage boy and man shot in gun attack in Garryowen, Limerick
A teenage boy and a man in his 40s were shot in a gun attack at a residential location in Singland Park, Garryowen, Limerick city, at about 2.35am on Thursday 2 April 2026, though one report gave the time as around 2.30am. Both were taken to University Hospital Limerick with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening, and the men sustained pellet wounds. Gardaí are examining several possible motives, including one theory linked to a local dispute between rival groups, and no arrests or charges have been reported. Gardaí have cordoned off the scene, appealed for witnesses and footage from the area between 2am and 3am, and said the investigation is ongoing.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A teenage boy and a man in his 40s were shot in a gun attack in Limerick city overnight.
- Both injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.
- Where
- The shooting took place at a residential location in Singland Park, Garryowen, Limerick city.
- When
- The shooting happened at approximately 2.35am on Thursday 2 April 2026, although one report gave the time as around 2.30am.
- Weapon
- A firearm was discharged, and both men sustained pellet wounds.
- Cause
- One theory being examined is that the shooting is linked to a local dispute involving local rival groups.
- Investigation
- Gardaí are examining a number of possible motives for the gun attack.
- Gardaí and paramedics attended the scene after a report of the incident.
- Gardaí cordoned off the scene for technical examination.
- Gardaí appealed for people who were in the Garryowen area between 2am and 3am to come forward with footage or information, and asked witnesses to contact Henry Street garda station on 061 212400.
- No arrests or suspects have been reported.
- A garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing.
- Other details
- Both males were taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment.
18 statements extracted from the articles
- whatTwo people were injured when a firearm was discharged in a Limerick City suburb. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatThe injuries are not life-threatening. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatA teenage boy and a man in his 40s were shot in a gun attack in Limerick city overnight. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatBoth males were taken to University Hospital Limerick with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe shooting took place at Singland Park, Garryowen. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe shooting happened at a residential location in Garryowen, Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe shooting happened at approximately 2.35am on Thursday 2 April 2026. (limerickpost.ie, limerickleader.ie)
- causeOne theory is that the shooting is linked to a local dispute involving local rival groups. (limerickpost.ie)
- weaponThe two men sustained pellet wounds. (limerickpost.ie)
- weaponThe incident was a discharge of a firearm. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí are examining a number of possible motives for the gun attack. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationGardaí and paramedics attended the scene after a report of the incident. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí cordoned off the scene for technical examination. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí appealed for people who were in the Garryowen area between 2am and 3am to come forward with footage or information. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí asked witnesses to contact Henry Street garda station on 061 212400. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationA garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherBoth males were taken to University Hospital Limerick for treatment. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 3 Apr2026BREAKING: Teenage boy and man, 40s, shot in gun attack in Limerick
First report of the shooting, with the garda confirmation, the injuries, the cordon, and an appeal for witnesses and footage. No arrests or suspects are reported.
victim, teens, malevictim, 40s, male - 2 Apr2026Gardaí investigating after two shot in Limerick
Limerick Post report on the same Garryowen shooting. It adds the location as Singland Park, describes the injuries as pellet wounds, and reports a theory that the shooting is linked to a local dispute between rival groups.
victim, teens, malevictim, 40s, male