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Case No. 10632Unauthorised taking of a vehicle; arson · Co. Limerick · 8 May 2025

Two men denied bail over alleged Limerick organised crime feud shooting

On 8 May 2025, three houses on Hyde Road, Limerick, were allegedly shot at from a black Audi while occupants were at home. Anthony Curtin, 26, and his 21-year-old brother Seamus Curtin, both men, have been charged with unauthorised taking of a vehicle, and Seamus Curtin is also charged with arson. At a bail hearing at Limerick District Court, Judge Patricia Harney denied both men bail, and the most recent reported development is that they will remain in custody until 16 December, as reported in an article updated on 4 March 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Three separate houses on Hyde Road were allegedly shot at from a black Audi while the occupants were at home.
Where
The incident took place on Hyde Road, Limerick.
When
The incident took place on 8 May 2025.
Weapon
A viral video allegedly shows a masked figure firing shots from a car on Hyde Road.
Cause
The detective said both men are involved in a feud between the Colins family and the O'Donoghue organised crime group.
Investigation
  • After the incident, gardaí found the black Audi burnt out.
  • The men are alleged to have stolen a Lexus and a black Audi from Dublin with an associate.
  • Detective Michael Dunphy gave evidence at the bail hearing.
Charges
  • Both men have been charged with unauthorised taking of a vehicle under section 112 of the Road Traffic Act.
  • Seamus Curtin has also been charged with arson.
  • The detective said both men have more charges coming, and the charges sought include organised crime gang involvement.
In court
  • Judge Patricia Harney at Limerick District Court denied both men bail after strong garda opposition.
  • Both men are to remain in custody until 16 December.
Other details
The men are brothers, with Anthony Curtin aged 26 and Seamus Curtin aged 21.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThree separate houses on Hyde Road were allegedly shot at from a black Audi while the occupants were at home on 8 May 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe detective said both men are involved in a feud between the Colins family and the O'Donoghue organised crime group. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationAfter the crime, gardaí found the Audi burnt out. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe men have been charged with unauthorised taking of a vehicle under section 112 of the road traffic act. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeSeamus Curtin is also charged with arson. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe detective said both men have more charges coming and that the charges sought include organised crime gang involvement. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Patricia Harney denied both men bail. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtBoth men are to remain in custody until 16 December. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe men are alleged to have stolen a Lexus and a black Audi from Dublin with an associate. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Mar2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Two alleged members of Limerick organised crime group denied bail following shooting

    Bail hearing report. Adds the bail refusal, the charges against both men, the alleged feud context and the custody date of 16 December.

    accused, Anthony Curtin, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Curtinaccused, Seamus Curtin, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Seamus Curtin