Tue. Oct 13th, 2026

Gardaí investigate shooting incident in car in East Clare

ByMairéad Hughes

13 October 2026
Man was hospitalised following the discharge of a firearm in County Clare. Photo: Pexelsman was hospitalised following the discharge of a firearm in County Clare

INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a man was hospitalised following the discharge of a firearm in County Clare.  

Gardaí and emergency services responded to a discharge of a firearm inside a motor vehicle in East Clare in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The incident occurred near Coolreagh, Co. Clare shortly after 5:15am.  

A man in his 40s was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life-threatening at the time.  

A technical examination of the scene is being conducted.