Clogherhead shooting: Man in 30s killed at Irish caravan park

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Gardaí (Irish police) stop cars near the scene of the shootingImage source, Ciara Wilkinson

A man in his 30s has been shot dead at a caravan park in the Republic of Ireland.

It happened in Clogherhead in County Louth at about 14:50 local time on Tuesday.

An Garda Síochána (Irish police force) officers are at the scene and a forensic examination is due to take place later.

Image source, RTÉ

Irish national broadcaster RTÉ has reported that the shooting is linked to a feud.

The man was outside a mobile home when the attack happened and died at the scene.

It is understood the shots were fired from a passing car.