Man arrested after gunshots fired in Ennis

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024 - 15:18

Michael Bolton

A man has been arrested after in a residential area on the Lahinch Road in Ennis, County Clare.

The incident happened on Friday night at approximately 10.10pm, when a number of shots were fired at a residence in the Acha Bhile residential estate on the Lahinch Road.

No person was injured during the course of the incident.

A man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the incident and is being held in a Garda station in Clare.

Any person who was in the vicinity of the Acha Bhile residential area on Friday evening between 9.30pm and 10.30pm is asked to contact investigating Gardaí. Any road users who were travelling on the Lahinch Road and surrounding areas during this time and who noticed any unusual activity is asked to come forward.

Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in this area are asked to make this footage available to gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 684 8100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.