Man hospitalised after shooting in Limerick town 

Gardaí have confirmed they are investigating the 'violent incident', after receiving report of a vehicle being rammed and an altercation.

A man has been taken to the hospital after being shot in West Limerick.

The incident occurred this Thursday evening in the townland of Kilcoole, near Rathkeale shortly after 6.30pm.

Gardaí have confirmed they are investigating the “violent incident”, after receiving report of a vehicle being rammed and an altercation.

“A man, aged in his 40s, was transferred to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of injuries, not believed to be life-threatening at this time,” a Garda spokesperson told the Irish Examiner.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact them.

Any road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the Kilcoole and greater Rathkeale areas between 6:15pm and 7:30pm on Thursday 21st August 2025 are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Newcastle West Garda Station on 069 20650 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.