"Gardaí were called to a firearms incident at a rural location near Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow, late yesterday evening, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, A male aged in his early 20s sustained fatal injuries. The scene is currently held for technical examination. Enquiries are ongoing and no further information is available at this time."
"The community is stunned, saddened and shocked that a young man has lost his life. It is still early days, but what I have been told is that it was a hunting accident. The people here locally are truly shocked and saddened by the incident and our thoughts go out to the young man's family, friends and loved ones. It is terrible to lose someone, especially at this time of year in the lead up to Christmas."
Gardaí were alerted to a firearms incident at a rural location near Leighlinbridge, County Carlow, late on Tuesday evening, December 2. A man in his early 20s sustained fatal injuries and died during the incident. The incident is understood to have been an accidental shooting while hunting. The scene is being held for technical examination and enquiries are ongoing. The local community of Leighlinbridge reported shock and sorrow, and local councillor Michael Doran conveyed condolences to the young man’s family, friends and loved ones, noting the loss is especially terrible in the lead-up to Christmas.
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