Garda probe as man (20s) hospitalised after shooting incident in Ballinasloe

Gardai are investigating an incident in which a man in his 20s was hospitalised after a firearm was discharged at a home in Ballinasloe in the early hours of this morning (Monday).

The incident occurred at at a residence at Dunlo area of Ballinasloe at approximately 3.15am.

A Garda spokesperson said officers and representatives of the emergency services attended the scene following a report of the incident.

A man in his 20s was taken to University Hospital Galway to be treated for injuries that were described by the Garda spokesperson as "non-life-threatening".

The scene has been preserved for technical examination, and Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.

"Any person who was in the vicinity of the Cúlán Eiscir Riada area on the morning of Monday, August 3, between 2:30am and 4am, and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam), is asked to make this footage available to Gardaí," the Garda spokesperson said.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 090 9631890, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.