Man, 30s, in critical condition after shooting on Dublin farmland

A man, who is aged in his 50s, has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Gardaí at the scene of a shooting incident on farmland south of Tallaght, Dublin. Picture: Damien Storan

A man has been arrested following a shooting on a Dublin farmland earlier this afternoon. 

The incident is understood to have occurred at around 1pm at a private property in the Hazel Grove area south of Tallaght.

The victim, a man in his 30s, sustained an apparent gunshot wound to the head during the incident. 

He was treated by emergency services at the scene before being taken to Tallaght University Hospital where his condition is described as "critical"

A man, who is aged in his 50s, was arrested at the scene. 

He is currently detained at Tallaght Garda Station under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939.

Garda investigators at the scene of the shooting. Picture: Damien Storan

The location where the shooting took place has been preserved pending an inspection by the Garda Technical Bureau.

Gardaí are now appealing for anyone with information who may have been the Hazel Grove area of Tallaght to come forward.

Anyone with any information has been asked to contact Tallaght Garda Station on 01 666 6000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.