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Gardaí investigating after man (40s) shot and injured at golf course in north Dublin

Investigators are probing whether the gun was legally held and discharged accidentally.

GARDAÍ ARE INVESTIGATING after a man was hospitalised following the discharge of a firearm in north county Dublin.

It is understand that the incident occurred at Corrstown Golf Club near the Laurestown area of Dublin shortly before 11pm last night. 

A man, aged in his 40s, was taken to the Mater Hospital for treatment of what are understood to be non-life threatening injuries, a Garda spokesperson said. 

There have been no arrests made at present. 

One theory being explored, sources said, is that the firearm was legally held by a man who was permitted to shoot in the area, and was accidentally or unknowingly discharged at the injured party.

The Garda spokesperson said that enquiries into the matter are ongoing.  

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