Gardaí investigate reports of shots fired at drone near farmer's County Galway home
By Dara Bradley
Published 3rd Jun 2026, 16:00 BST
Gardaí in North Galway are investigating an incident in which a local farmer allegedly fired gunshots at a drone near Corofin.
Gardaí confirmed they received a report of an incident where a firearm was discharged at Ballinastack, Ballyglunin, County Galway, around 3.30 p.m. last Friday (May 29).
It’s understood a local farmer used a borrowed rifle to shoot down a drone flying near his home.
A Garda spokesperson confirmed no injuries were reported.
“A firearm was seized by Gardaí at the scene. Investigations are ongoing,” a Garda spokesperson confirmed to the Connacht Tribune this week.