EXTENSIVE DAMAGE was caused in Ennistymon on Sunday following a series of incidents which included the firing of gunshots.

Gardaí have confirmed that they are investigating a number of incidents including a discharge of a firearm and criminal damage that occurred in Ennistymon on Sunday.

Shortly after 6pm, it’s reported a number of persons were in the Deerpark area, Ennistymon in possession of a number of weapons including at least one firearm.

Domestic residences and vehicles sustained extensive damage during the course of a number of incidents in the locality.

A firearm was also discharged and a man in his 50s was later taken to University Hospital Galway with non-life threatening injuries.

A number of scenes have been preserved for technical examination. Investigations are continuing at Ennistymon Garda station.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to any of these incidents to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the Deerpark area of Ennistymon on the evening of Sunday 27th August 2023 are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ennistymon Garda station on 065 7072180, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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