Attempted abduction of Kelly brother may be linked to gangland feud

GARDAÍ in Limerick are investigating whether the attempted abduction of a brother of the late Alderman Mikey Kelly at the weekend is linked to an ongoing feud between two local families.

Attempted abduction of Kelly brother may be linked to gangland feud

Two men wearing balaclavas and carrying a handgun burst into the home of Francis Kelly at Yeats Avenue, Carew Park on Saturday night.

Mr Kelly was badly beaten in the struggle and was treated in the Mid-Western Regional Hospital. He was later allowed home from hospital.

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