GARDAÍ HAVE APPEALED for witnesses after shots were fired from a gun near to the entrance of a nightclub in Clondalkin. 

Gardaí are investigating after a firearm was discharged close to the entrance of a nightclub at the Red Cow Complex on the Naas Road in Clondalkin in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Investigating gardaí said they are anxious to speak to anyone who was in the vicinity of the Red Cow between midnight and 3.30am on Sunday. 

Gardaí said they also want to speak to any taxi driver or other motorists who may have passed through the area during that time and who may have dash cam footage. 

They also want to appeal to anyone who may have noticed a dark coloured Audi A3 hatchback car travelling by road in the general Clondalkin area between 2.30am and 3.30am.

Investigating Gardaí can be contacted at 01-6667600. The Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.