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Man (20s) Dead Following Shooting In Carlow

Wednesday, 3 December 2025 10:56

By Martin Osborne - Head Of News

It is understood that the man was hunting foxes at the time of the incident.

A man in his 20s has died following a shooting in Carlow.

Gardaí were called to a firearms incident at a rural location near Leighlinbridge late yesterday evening.

It is understood that the man was hunting foxes at the time of the incident. 

The scene is currently being undergoing a technical examination.

Gardaí say enquiries are ongoing.

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