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‘Shocking’ level of misinformation around Carlow shooting, Taoiseach says

Taoiseach Micheal Martin called for action over online misinformation (Liam McBurney/PA)

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025 - 10:28

Cillian Sherlock, PA

The Taoiseach has criticised “blatant misinformation, untruths and lies” surrounding a shooting incident at a shopping centre in Co Carlow.

It comes after a man died in the incident at Fairgreen Shopping Centre in Carlow town on Sunday.

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