Two arrested following shooting of 16-year-old boy in Galway town
The shooting occurred in a public area at Curragh Park, Ballinasloe around 2am on Thursday, and an investigation into the incident is now underway
Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting incident at a housing estate in Ballinasloe yesterday, which left a teenager requiring emergency treatment at University Hospital Galway (UHG).
The shooting occurred in a public area at Curragh Park, Ballinasloe around 2am on Thursday, and gardaí have confirmed that an investigation into the incident is now underway.
A number of properties in Ballinasloe and Athlone were subsequently carried out, resulting in the seizure of a vehicle and a number of electronic devices in connection with the shooting.
A man in his late teens was arrested in Athlone and is currently being detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007. He can be held for up to 72 hours or seven days with court approval.
A second man aged in his 20s was arrested in Athlone on foot of outstanding bench warrants, according to a spokesman for An Garda Síochána.
“Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a shooting incident at Curragh Park, Ballinasloe, Co Galway on Thursday, November 5, 2026,” he confirmed.
“Shortly before 2am, a shot was fired in a green area in the estate and a male juvenile (teens) was subsequently treated for non-life-threatening injuries at University Hospital Galway.
“An incident room has been established at Ballinasloe Garda Station and a senior investigating officer has been appointed.
“Investigating gardai carried out a number of searches of properties in Ballinasloe and Athlone on November 5, and seized a vehicle and a number of electronic devices.
“A male adult in his late teens was arrested in Athlone and is being detained at a station in the Garda North Western Region under the provisions of Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007,” added the spokesman.
“A second male aged in his 20s was arrested in Athlone on foot of outstanding bench warrants.”
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone who was in the area at the Curragh Park between midnight to 3am and may have dash-cam, CCTV or other footage to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 090 063 1890, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.