Man ‘critically’ injured in Dublin shooting

Victim taken to hospital after incident in Rowlagh park, Clondalkin

A man has been taken to hospital after a shooting incident in Rowlagh Park in Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
A man has been taken to hospital after a shooting incident in Rowlagh Park in Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

A man has been taken to hospital after sustaining critical injuries in a shooting in Dublin this evening.

Gardaí are investigating the incident which occurred at a house in Rowlagh Park, Clondalkin at about 6.40pm.

A Garda spokeswoman said the man, who is in his 50s, was taken to Tallaght Hospital for treatment.

The scene has been sealed off pending a full technical examination.

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Gardaí are seeking information about the movements of a dark coloured car which is believed to have left the scene in the direction of Neilstown Road.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ronanstown Garda station on (01) 666 7700, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.