Issue Date: 03/08/2026
Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances in relation to the discharge of a firearm at a residence at Dunlo, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, on Monday 3rd August 2026.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene following report of the incident, which occurred at approximately 3:15am.
A male aged in his 20s was conveyed to University Hospital Galway to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The scene is currently preserved for technical examination.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Any person who was in the vicinity of the Cúlán Eiscir Riada area on the morning of Monday 3rd August 2026 between 2:30am and 4:00am and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) is asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 090 9631890, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Investigations ongoing.
