Two injured in Dublin shootings

Two men were injured in separate shooting incidents in Dublin overnight.

Two men were injured in separate shooting incidents in Dublin overnight.

A man in his 20s sustained gunshot wounds to the legs in an attack in Dolphin's Barn.

The incident occurred at the back of the Barn House pub at about 11.30pm.

The victim was taken to St James' Hospital with injuries not thought to be life threatening.

Gardaí from Kevin Street station are investigating the incident.

Meanwhile, a man is in a serious condition in hospital following a shooting in Finglas at 12.50am this morning.

The incident happened on a lane off Cappagh Road.

The 42-year-old man was taken by ambulance to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown. He was later transferred to the Mater Hospital.

The scene of the shooting has been preserved for a technical examination.

Inquiries into the matter are ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Finglas Garda station on (01) 6667500.

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