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Discharge of Firearm and Arrests, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, 14th July 2025

Issue Date: 15/07/2025

Gardaí have arrested two males in connection with an incident involving the discharge of a firearm, that occurred yesterday, Monday 14th July 2025, at a residential location in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.

The incident occurred at approximately 1.40pm. No injuries were reported at the time.

Two male youths, aged in their late teens, were subsequently arrested and are currently detained pursuant to Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939, at a Garda Station in the Co. Westmeath area.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward.

Any persons who were in the Ardleigh Park area of Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, between 12.30pm and 2.30pm on Monday 14th July 2025 and who may have witnessed the incident should contact investigating Gardaí.

Any road users who were travelling in this vicinity at the time, and who may have camera footage including dash cam, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Gardaí can be contacted at Mullingar Garda Station on (044) 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.