A team of Garda detectives was drafted to Limerick today to investigate the shooting of a former city councillor.

Former councillor Michael Kelly, who was shot in the head today in Limerick, is being transferred for treatment to Cork University Hospital, it has been reported.

Former Limerick city councillor Michael Kelly is fighting for his life today after being admitted to hospital with a gunshot wound to the head.

Gardaí have said there was no sign of a break-in at the house where former Limerick city councillor Michael Kelly was found shot today.

Former Limerick city councillor Michael Kelly has reportedly been shot in Limerick.