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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 1535Firing a firearm, possession of a firearm · Co. Limerick · 6 Jun 2025

Two men in their 30s charged after shots fired at Limerick home

Shots were fired at a residential property in the Thomondgate area of Limerick at around 5am on Friday 6 June 2025, damaging the exterior wall of the building. Gardaí recovered several shotgun casings at the scene, and searches of private dwellings and outdoor spaces later recovered a sawn-off shotgun, ammunition and items of clothing. Two men in their 30s were arrested and detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act at a Garda station in County Limerick, and both have since been charged in connection with the investigation. The latest development is that both men were due to appear before Limerick District Court on Monday 9 June 2025, and Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged6 Jun
    2 reports
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Shots were fired at a residential property, damaging the exterior wall of the building.
  • Several shotgun casings were recovered during a search of the scene.
  • Two adult males, 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.
Where
The incident took place in the Thomondgate area of Limerick.
When
Gardaí responded at around 5am on Friday 6 June 2025.
Cause
Gardaí responded to reports of shots fired at a residential property and a disturbance.
Investigation
  • The area was preserved for technical and forensic examination.
  • Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.
Weapon
A sawn-off shotgun, ammunition and items of clothing were recovered from searches of private dwellings and outdoor spaces in Limerick.
Charges
Both men have been charged in connection with the investigation, and the case is recorded under firing a firearm and possession of a firearm.
In court
Both men were due to appear before Limerick District Court on Monday 9 June 2025.
19 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDamage was caused to the exterior wall of the building. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • whatSeveral shotgun casings were recovered during a search of the scene. (garda.ie)
  • whatA sawn-off shotgun, ammunition and items of clothing were recovered from searches of private dwellings and outdoor spaces in Limerick. (garda.ie)
  • whatTwo adult males, 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. (garda.ie)
  • whatShots were fired at a residential property in Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatSeveral shotgun casings were recovered at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA sawn-off shotgun, ammunition, and items of clothing were recovered. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatTwo adult males, both in their 30s, were arrested. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place in the Thomondgate area of Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenShots were fired at a residential property in the Thomondgate area of Limerick at approximately 5:00am on 6 June 2025. (garda.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at around 5am on Friday, 6 June 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe area was preserved for technical and forensic examination. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
  • investigationSearches of private dwellings and outdoor spaces in Limerick were conducted. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationBoth were detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí confirmed investigations are ongoing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeBoth individuals have been charged in connection with the investigation. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe two men are due to appear before Limerick District Court on Monday, 9 June 2025. (garda.ie)
  • courtBoth are due to appear before Limerick District Court on Monday, 9 June 2025. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Jun2025
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Two arrested and sawn-off shotgun seized after shots fired at Limerick home

    Initial report of the incident, arrests, seizure of a sawn-off shotgun and ammunition, and charges laid. Both men due before Limerick District Court on 9 June 2025.

    suspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, male
  2. 6 Jun2025
    Chargedgarda.ie, follow-up
    Court Appearance – Firearms Incident, Thomondgate, Limerick – 6th June 2025

    Garda press release confirming the charges and the court appearance date of 9 June 2025 at Limerick District Court.

    suspect, 30s, malesuspect, 30s, male