A 21-year-old man has been shot in the legs on the outskirts of Tullamore town in Co Offaly.
It happened in a field off Clara Road just before 10pm last night.
He was taken to Tullamore Hospital, and his injuries are not life threatening.
It's understood the shot was fired from some distance away.
A second man in his 20s who was there at the time was not injured.
Searches of the field have been carried out following the incident.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, and an incident room has been set up at Tullamore Garda Station.
Anyone with information can contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057-932-7600 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111.
