GUNSHOTS were fired at two residential properties in Co Galway shortly before 4am last night, it has been confirmed.
Criminal damages occurred at the properties in St Grellan’s Terrace in the Ballinasloe area but gardai have confirmed that no injuries were reported.
Gardai rushed to the scene of the incident at around 3:50am this morning.
Investigating officers have urged anyone who may have any information to come forward, particularly if it relates to a dark-coloured saloon car.
A garda spokesperson said: “Investigating Gardai are appealing to any person who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them.
“Any person who was in the St Grellan’s Terrace and surrounding areas at Brackernagh, Ballinasloe between 3:30am and 4:30am and who may have mobile phone or dash-cam footage, is asked to make this available to Gardai.
“In particular, Gardai are looking to speak with anyone who may have seen a dark-coloured saloon car at these locations.
“Any person who may have information or footage is asked to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 09096 31890, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.”
Gardai said that investigations into the incident are “ongoing”.
Separately, gardai confirmed today that two bodies were discovered in Co Kerry.
Gardai say they are “investigating all circumstances” following the find of the man and woman, both believed to be in their 50s, at a house in Glenbeigh.
The scene has been preserved and an examination by the Garda Technical Bureau is taking place.
It is understood that the bodies may have lain undiscovered in the house since late last year.
The two bodies remain at the scene, pending preliminary technical examination, and will be removed for a post-mortem examination.
Gardai confirmed that the course of their investigation will depend on the results of the post-mortem examination.
