Conflict● ElevatedAug 18 · Aug 18, 2026, 12:45 PM
Gardaí on high alert as gunmen open fire on homes in Co Limerick - News
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from kildare-nationalist.ie · Ireland
Gardaí are on high alert after gunmen opened fire on homes in County Limerick. This incident suggests localized violence and an active police response.
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