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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13498Discharge of a firearm · Co. Limerick · 6 Jun 2025

Two men before court over shooting and firearm seizure in Limerick

Shots were fired at a house in the Thomondgate area of Limerick city at around 5am on Friday 6 June 2025, damaging an exterior wall and leaving several shotgun casings at the scene. Searches of private dwellings and outdoor spaces recovered a sawn-off shotgun, ammunition and items of clothing. Two men in their 30s were arrested under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act at a Garda station in County Limerick and have been charged in connection with the investigation. Both men were due to appear before Limerick District Court on Monday 9 June 2025, and gardaí said investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged9 Jun
  4. In court9 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí responded to reports of shots fired at a residential property and a disturbance.
Where
The incident happened at a house in the Thomondgate area of Limerick city.
When
The shots were fired at around 5am on Friday 6 June 2025.
Weapon
Several shotgun casings were recovered at the scene.
Investigation
  • Damage was caused to the exterior wall of the building, and the area was preserved for technical and forensic examination.
  • Searches of private dwellings and outdoor spaces recovered a sawn-off shotgun, ammunition and items of clothing.
  • Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.
  • Two adult males in their 30s were arrested under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act at a Garda station in County Limerick.
Charges
Both men have been charged in connection with the investigation.
In court
Both men were due to appear before Limerick District Court on Monday 9 June 2025.
Other details
The sources do not name the men or give their nationalities, and no victim is named.
18 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí responded to reports of shots fired at a residential property. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened in the Thomondgate area of Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereShots were fired at a house in the Thomondgate area of Limerick city. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on Friday, June 6, at approximately 5am. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe shots were fired at around 5am on Friday 6 June 2025. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationDamage was caused to the exterior wall of the building and several shotgun casings were recovered at the scene. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe scene was preserved for technical and forensic examination. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationSearches led to the recovery of a sawn-off shotgun, ammunition and items of clothing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationDamage was caused to the exterior wall of the building and several shotgun casings were recovered. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationA sawn-off shotgun, ammunition and items of clothing were recovered during searches. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationTwo adult males in their 30s were arrested under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act at a Garda station in County Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said their investigations were ongoing. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeBoth men have since been charged in connection with the investigation. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeBoth men have been charged in connection with the investigation. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtBoth men are due to appear before Limerick District Court on Monday, June 9. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtBoth men were due to appear before Limerick District Court on Monday 9 June 2025. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherTwo men, both in their 30s, were arrested and detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act at a Garda station in County Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Jun2025
    In courtlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Two before court in connection with shooting and seizure of gun and ammunition in Limerick

    Reports that two men in their 30s were charged over the Thomondgate shooting and are due before Limerick District Court on 9 June 2025, and that a sawn-off shotgun and ammunition were seized.

    accused, 30s, maleaccused, 30s, male
  2. 9 Jun2025
    Chargedlimerickleader.ie, follow-up
    Two men to appear in court following an early morning shooting at a house in Limerick

    Adds that both men were arrested under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act and charged, gives the exact time of the incident, and reports the recovery of a sawn-off shotgun, ammunition and clothing during searches of private dwellings and outdoor spaces, along with damage to a building wall and shotgun casings at the scene.

    accused, 30s, maleaccused, 30s, male