A teenage girl has been hospitalised after being seriously injured after a firework struck her in the face in Rahoon/Knocknacarra last evening.
This incident happened at Millars Lane, shortly before 8pm.
A teenage girl was struck in the face by a firework and suffered a serious injury to her eye.
She was taken to UHG where it's understood the extent of her injuries are still being assessed.
Anyone who was at the playing pitches or Millars Lane between 7pm and 8pm, and who may have seen something, or has camera footage, are asked to get in touch with Gardaí.
They can contact Salthill Garda Station on 091 514720, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.