Man, 40s, arrested in connection with discharge of firearm in Clare

He is currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at a Garda station in Clare.

A man in his 40s has been arrested in connection with the discharge of a firearm in a residential area on the Lahinch Road in Ennis on Friday evening.

He is currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at a Garda station in Clare.

A number of shots were fired at a residence in the Acha Bhile residential estate on the Lahinch Road at approximately 10.10pm on Friday.

No person was injured during the course of the incident, a Garda spokesperson said.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Any person who was in the vicinity of the Acha Bhile residential area on Friday evening between 9.30pm and 10.30pm is asked to contact investigating Gardaí. Any road users who were travelling on the Lahinch Road and surrounding areas during this time and who noticed any unusual activity is asked to come forward.

Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in this area are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 684 8100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.