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Dunsoghly Drive, Finglas West. Google maps

Shooting

Man injured in Finglas shooting as two suspects flee scene

The 59-year-old man was shot at Dunsoghly Drive in Dublin at about 8.30 pm this eveing

A MAN SUFFERED injuries to both legs in a shooting in Finglas West in Dublin this evening.

The 59-year-old man was shot at Dunsoghly Drive at about 8.30 pm tonight.

Two male suspects fled the scene afterwards and are being sought by gardaí.

The injured man was taken to James Connolly Memorial Hospital in Blanchardstown with injuries that are not thought to be life threatening.

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