TWO men have been charged in court following a shooting in Kilrush on Friday night.

Multiple shots were fired at houses in the Beech Park and Elm Drive areas of John Paul Estate, Kilrush on Friday night in what is understood to be in relation to a drug debt.

A stand-off ensued on Friday night with two sets of men, totalling close to twelve involved in the dispute which saw baseball bats brandished. Following this, houses were shot at while cars in the vicinity were damaged along with some of the houses.

Gardaí responded to reports of a public order disturbance shortly after 9pm on Friday evening. During follow-up investigations, two adult males were arrested on Saturday morning in the Kilrush area and have since appeared before the courts charged in connection with the incident. The investigation is ongoing.

Armed Gardaí formed part of this response with officers from Kilrush, Ennis and the armed unit dispatched to the West Clare town.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who witnessed any of these incidents or who may have any information to contact Gardaí at Kilrush Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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