Man shot in Limerick City hospitalised after gun attack

A man was shot and injured in Limerick City on Saturday night, October 3, according to Gardaí.

Thomas O’Neill, 37, of Lenihan Avenue, Ballinacurra, Weston, suffered a gunshot wound to his upper leg outside a house on Hyde Avenue, near his residence. The incident occurred at about 8.20 pm.

O’Neill was taken in a private car to University Hospital Limerick, where his injuries were described as non‑life‑threatening. Gardaí have appealed for anyone who witnessed the shooting or has dash‑cam, CCTV or other footage to contact Roxboro Road Garda Station on 061 214 340, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

The victim has a substantial criminal record, having been convicted in 2004 for rape, false imprisonment and assault in a case at Cratloe Woods, County Clare, and sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment, with the final twelve months suspended. He was released from prison in December 2025 after serving part of a two‑year sentence for drug offences imposed in November 2024, having admitted six counts under the Misuse of Drugs Act, including possession of heroin and cocaine for sale or supply.

Source: Limerick Post. Photo: Ray Bilcliff / Pexels.