Businessman shot four times by hitman still under armed guard in hospital

THE man shot last Thursday night at his home in Kilrush, Co Clare, received four bullet wounds and is still under armed guard at the Mid-Western Regional Hospital in Limerick.

As gardaí mounted extra patrols in the area, Anthony Kelly, 46, a well-known West Clare businessman, was said to be in a comfortable condition. He is believed to have been the victim of a professional hit and locals are worried that the attack by a lone gunman will lead to more bloodshed.

Kilrush parish priest, Father Michael Sheedy, said: “there is a fear now that this will lead to more shootings in Kilrush. That is the big worry. Where will it end?”