A MAN has been hospitalised following a stabbing in Mountshannon in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The Clare Echo understands that the incident occurred at around 06:30 on Saturday morning.

Emergency services have responded and the scene has been preserved to allow for a technical examination to take place.

Non-life-threatening injuries were sustained by the male at Lakeside View in Mountshannon. The victim is believed to have only moved into accommodation in the East Clare village within the past month.

A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána confirmed to The Clare Echo, “Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault in Mountshannon, Co. Clare in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 26th July 2025. A male was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries believed to be non-life threatening. Enquiries are ongoing”.

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