Mother killed as drive-by gunmen target house party

THREE children were among those who escaped injury in a drive-by shooting that killed a young mother as she celebrated a birthday party with friends.

Donna Cleary, 22, was hit by at least one of five rounds fired at random into a house where up to 40 guests were enjoying the party on Dublin’s northside.

Gardaí have begun a murder hunt, focusing on three men who called to the house earlier in the night to try to join in the gathering, but who were refused entry.