Ireland Ten homes searched in Clondalkin shooting investigation
On 4 August 2026, a 45-year-old man was shot in the shoulder while sitting in a van with his wife at St Killian's Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, in a suspected case of mistaken identity. A gunman reportedly approached the van on a motorcycle and opened fire, with the intended target believed to be the victim's young relative, a known criminal. On 4 September 2026, 60 gardaí carried out a high-intensity police operation, searching ten residential properties across Clondalkin, Ballyfermot, Ronanstown, Terenure and Tallaght. Items seized under warrant included a Yamaha motorbike, a Ford Transit Van, a Yamaha boat engine, mobile phones, €5,000 in cash, suspected drugs valued at over €35,000 and ten shotgun cartridges, all to be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. No arrests or charges have been reported.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 45-year-old man was shot in the shoulder while sitting in a van with his wife at St Killian's Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
- The shooting was a suspected case of mistaken identity, with the intended target reportedly being the victim's young relative, a known criminal.
- A gunman reportedly approached the van on a motorcycle and opened fire.
- Where
- The firearm discharge took place at 7 St Killian's Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
- When
- The shooting occurred on 4 August 2026.
- Investigation
- On 4 September 2026, 60 gardaí led by Serious Crime South Clondalkin and supported by the Dublin Crime Response Team, Armed Support Unit and Garda Dog Unit searched ten residential properties in Clondalkin, Ballyfermot, Ronanstown, Terenure and Tallaght.
- Items seized under warrant included a Yamaha motorbike, a Ford Transit Van, a Yamaha boat engine, mobile phones, €5,000 in cash, suspected cocaine valued at €18,000, suspected cannabis herb valued at €15,860, suspected cannabis resin valued at €1,190 and ten shotgun cartridges.
- The seized drugs and ammunition were to be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis.
- Other details
- No arrests or charges have been reported as of 4 September 2026.
29 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man in his 40s was injured in the firearm discharge. (thejournal.ie)
- whatShotgun cartridges, a boat engine, two vehicles and various suspected drugs were seized. (thejournal.ie)
- whatA Yamaha motorbike, a Yamaha boat engine and a Ford transit van were seized. (thejournal.ie)
- whatSuspected cocaine valued at €18,000, cannabis herb valued at €15,860 and cannabis resin valued at €1,190 were seized. (thejournal.ie)
- whatMobile phones and €5,000 in cash were seized. (thejournal.ie)
- whatThe objective was to seize evidence in relation to the discharge of a firearm at 7 St Killian's Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, on 4 August 2026. (garda.ie)
- whatA Yamaha motorbike, a Ford Transit Van, a Yamaha boat engine and €5,000 in cash were seized under warrant. (garda.ie)
- whatSuspected cocaine to the value of €18,000 was seized. (garda.ie)
- whatSuspected cannabis resin to the value of €1,190 was seized. (garda.ie)
- whatSuspected cannabis herb to the value of €15,860 was seized. (garda.ie)
- whatTen shotgun cartridges were seized. (garda.ie)
- whatThe shooting was a suspected case of mistaken identity. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe man was shot in front of his wife while sitting inside a van. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA gunman approached the van on a motorcycle and opened fire. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe searches took place in Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
- whereTen homes were searched in Clondalkin, Ballyfermot, Ronanstown, Terenure and Tallaght. (thejournal.ie)
- whereTen residential properties in the Clondalkin, Ballyfermot, Ronanstown, Terenure and Tallaght areas were searched. (garda.ie)
- whenThe firearm discharge in St Killian's Park happened on 4 August. (thejournal.ie)
- whenA High Intensity Police Operation took place on 4 September 2026. (garda.ie)
- whenThe shooting took place on 4 August 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA total of 60 gardaí took part in the operation. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationThe operation aimed to seize evidence relating to the firearm discharge in St Killian's Park. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationThe seized drugs and ammunition will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (thejournal.ie)
- investigation60 members of An Garda Síochána were deployed, led by Serious Crime South Clondalkin and supported by the Dublin Crime Response Team, Armed Support Unit and Garda Dog Unit. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe drugs and ammunition seized will be forwarded to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis. (garda.ie)
- investigationMore than 60 Gardaí were involved in a high intensity police operation. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe operation was led by Serious Crime South Clondalkin and supported by the Dublin Crime Response Team, Armed Support Unit and Garda Dog Unit. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationTen houses were searched in the Clondalkin, Ballyfermot, Ronanstown, Terenure and Tallaght areas. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationMobile phones, a Yamaha Motorbike, a Ford Transit Van, a Yamaha Boat Engine, €5,000 cash, suspected cocaine worth €18,000, suspected cannabis resin worth €1,190, suspected cannabis herb worth €15,860 and ten shotgun cartridges were seized. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 4 Sep2026Gardai involved in 'high intensity police op' following shooting in Clondalkin
Reports the shooting and the subsequent high-intensity police operation involving searches of ten houses and seizure of evidence including drugs, cash, vehicles and shotgun cartridges.
victim, 45, malevictim, femalesuspect, male - 4 Sep202604/09/2026 Update (1) - Discharge of Firearm, St Killian's Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, 4th August
Garda press release detailing a 4 September 2026 search operation targeting evidence of a firearm discharge in Clondalkin on 4 August 2026, with ten properties searched and various items seized under warrant.
- 1 Sep2026Operation involving 60 gardaí results in seizure of drugs, ammunition and boat engine
Reports a 60-garda search operation across 10 homes, linked to a firearm discharge in St Killian's Park on 4 August. Lists the seized items and says they will go for forensic analysis. No arrests or charges are reported.
victim, 40s, male