It is understood that the man was hunting foxes at the time of the incident.
A man in his 20s has died following a shooting in Carlow.
Gardaí were called to a firearms incident at a rural location near Leighlinbridge late yesterday evening.
It is understood that the man was hunting foxes at the time of the incident.
The scene is currently being undergoing a technical examination.
Gardaí say enquiries are ongoing.

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