Home in Clare town damaged as resident hears 'two loud bangs' on St Patrick's Night

Gardai in Kilrush are appealing for witnesses after damage was caused to a home in the town on St Patrick's Night.

An investigation is underway following the incident which happened at the Glen Court estate in the early hours of Tuesday, March 18.

"The resident of the home heard two bangs at a quarter to one and went to the front of their property. They found the front door and front sitting room window damaged," said crime prevention officer Sergeant Catriona Holohan.

According to gardai, one person was observed at the scene and they are appealing to anyone that observed any person in the Glen Court estate in the early hours of Tuesday morning to come forward.

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Kilrush garda station can be contacted at 065 9080550.