An Garda Síochána would like to take this opportunity to thank members of the media for respecting the media blackout issued earlier today.
Gardaí at Macroom are investigating an incident which occurred in Crookstown Co Cork this afternoon (20/10/14).
A firearm was discharged from a house during the incident. Armed Gardaí attended the scene and a media blackout was put in place.
Gardaí maintained a presence at the scene and at 7pm this evening (20/10/14) an elderly gentleman walked out of the house and spoke to Gardaí.
Two legally held firearms have been recovered from the house. No arrests have been made, no injuries were sustained during the incident and investigations are continuing.
Previous Press Release below refers.
Garda Press Office
We are requesting a media blackout on all platforms in relation to the incident.
All media will be briefed when it is deemed appropriate.
Please refrain from ringing Macroom Garda Station or the Garda Press Office in relation to the incident as no further information will be given out at this point.
Updates will follow.
