GARDAÍ are appealing for information in relation to a Black Audi A3 believed to be connected to two serious incidents in County Clare.
In a statement to The Clare Echo, a spokesperson for An Garda Siochána stated that “On 24th July 2026, just after 7am, a shooting occurred at Dun na Hinse Estate, Ennis, Clare, in which several shots were fired at a house, injuring three occupants. The suspects involved fled the scene in a Black Audi A3”.
“Subsequently, on 26th July 2026, a Black Audi A3 was discovered burnt out at Garruragh, Tulla, Clare, between 3pm and 5.30pm. Gardaí are seeking assistance from members of the public who may have witnessed either incident or observed a Black Audi A3 in the areas of Dun na Hinse Estate, Ennis, or Garruragh, Tulla, during the relevant dates and times”, they continued.
The investigating Gardaí are asking road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling on the N85 at Claureen between 7am and 7.15am, on the N85 between Ennistymon and Ennis between 6am and 8am on 24th July, or on local roads at Garruragh and Cragroe, Tulla between 3pm and 5.30pm on 26th July, to make this footage available to them.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Ennis Garda Station on (065) 684 8100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
