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A SHOOTING TOOK place in a pub in the city-centre of the capital last night.
The incident occurred at Oil Can Harry’s on Lower Mount Street in Dublin.
Gardaí said that two men were injured in the shooting, which happened after 10pm last night in the pub.
They said that it is believed two men entered the premises and a number of shots were discharged at a group of people who were in the pub.
Two men, aged 19 and 20, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to St Vincent’s Hospital.
The gunman left the scene in a dark-coloured car in the direction of Dublin 4.
The scene has been preserved for technical examination and no arrests have been made as of yet.
Locals tweeted about the incident last night:
One eyewitness said on Twitter that there were “people crying on the streets” after the shooting.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, particularly those who may have been inside or in the vicinity of the pub/Mount Street Lower, or anyone with information regarding the car involved to contact them at Pearse Street Garda station 01 6669000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.
First published 7.30am.
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People like this icon of irish American life should be honoured by the people of ireland, his actions freed thousands from poverty and allowed a nation to stand proud…see u on the other side..
So many Irish and Irish Americans own him a depth of gratitude for the opportunities that so many got in the US when few opportunities were available in Ireland. A life well lived. May he rest in peace
So true,may he Rest in peace.
My condolences on your loss.
I was very sorry to hear of Brian Donnellys death this week we can never thank him enough for all he did for Ireland. May he rest in peace.
I came to the US in 89 on a Donnelly visa and have had a great life here- thanks a million to Brian and his work
@David O’Donoghue: Thanks also for my Donnelly visa.
Ar eagla go ndéanfaimis dearmad.
Well written tribute. Thank you.
He helped change so many lives!!! RIP
RIP Brian. Condolences to your loved ones.
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