Man injured in pub shooting in Dublin city centre

Victim shot at premises in Dolphin’s Barn at 11pm

A man was shot in the leg in The Barn House pub in Dublin last night. File photograph: Google Street View
A man was shot in the leg in The Barn House pub in Dublin last night. File photograph: Google Street View

Gardaí are investigating an incident where a 66-year-old man was shot in the leg in Dolphin’s Barn in Dublin last night.

A man wearing a balaclava entered the Barn House pub at about 11pm and shot the man in the leg before fleeing the scene.

The victim was taken to St James’s Hospital where his injuries have been described as not life threatening.

Gardaí have preserved the scene for a technical examination and are appealing for witnesses who were in the area at the time of the shooting to contact them at Kevin Street Garda Station on 01 6669400, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.