Kelly recounts attempt on his life by masked gunman

CONTROVERSIAL Limerick figure Anthony Kelly last night told how he survived an attempt on his life yesterday when his car was sprayed with gunfire.

Mr Kelly described his brush with death, which happened as he drove near his Southill home after taking his children to school.

Mr Kelly said: "He (the gunman) was wearing a balaclava. There was a second fellow. He was only a short distance away and as I was passing he fired an automatic handgun.