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Man dead after Dublin restaurant attack

Man dead after Dublin restaurant attack

Gardaí are investigating an incident that occurred at premises on the Main Street in Blanchardstown Dublin 15 that occurred yesterday evening, Sunday, 24th December 2023.

The gang-related attack took place at Browne's Steakhouse on Main Street in Blanchardstown just after 8pm as customers, including families with children, were eating out on Christmas Eve Gardaí and emergency services personnel were alerted to the incident at around 8pm.

Photo: Mark Condren

The scene of the shooting. Photo: Mark Condren.

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Two males were later taken to James Connolly Memorial Hospital to receive medical treatment.

One of these males, aged in his 20s, was pronounced deceased in hospital a short time afterwards. A second man, aged in his 40s, is receiving treatment for gunshot wounds and is in a serious condition. The scene has been preserved for a technical examination and the services of the Office of the State Pathologist have been requested.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

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