Woman is wounded in shooting incident

Garda in Tullow, Co Carlow, are appealing for witnesses to a shooting incident in which a Travelling woman in her 40s was injured…

Garda in Tullow, Co Carlow, are appealing for witnesses to a shooting incident in which a Travelling woman in her 40s was injured.

Ms Joanne O'Leary, a mother of 12, with an address at Bridge Street car-park, Tullow, was shot in the stomach and left upper arm between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Monday. She was rushed to St Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, where she underwent emergency surgery to remove the pellets.

The scene has been examined by Garda technical experts, and a full investigation has begun. No firearm has been recovered. from the scene. Gardai say they are waiting to interview Mrs O'Leary.

They are appealing for any witnesses to the attack to contact them on (0503) 51222.