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fromIrish Independent
3 hours ago

Man (20s) arrested in Wexford following incidents of theft at a supermarket

Gardaí have arrested a man, aged in his 20s following two incidents of theft at Tesco in Ramstown, Gorey, with approximately €435 worth of goods stolen from the supermarket.
London food
#missing-person
#drug-trafficking
#cannabis-seizure
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Woman arrested over Kyran Durnin murder probe released without charge

A woman aged in her 50s who was arrested in connection to the investigation into the disappearance and murder of Kyran Durnin has been released without charge.
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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

N84 in Galway closed to traffic following crash

The N84 in Couty Galway is closed after a road traffic collision near Curraghline shortly before 11:10am, with Gardaí and emergency services responding.
#arson
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Gardai seek arson suspect as man (60s) remains in serious condition in Sligo University Hospital

A man in his 20s suspected of arson in Sligo was captured on CCTV after an altercation caused serious injuries and major damage.
fromIndependent
4 months ago
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Gardai meet 'wall of silence' as they investigate firebomb murders of Tadgh Farrell (4) and great-aunt

London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Gardai seek arson suspect as man (60s) remains in serious condition in Sligo University Hospital

A man in his 20s suspected of arson in Sligo was captured on CCTV after an altercation caused serious injuries and major damage.
fromIndependent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Gardai meet 'wall of silence' as they investigate firebomb murders of Tadgh Farrell (4) and great-aunt

London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Garda step up patrols at Wexford housing estate after reports of anti-social behaviour and drug related activity

Garda increased patrols in Ramsgate Village to deter anti-social and suspected drug activity, support residents, and encourage reporting and neighbourhood watch formation.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Sligo man (42) with 61 previous convictions found drunk by gardai four times in four days

A man with 61 prior convictions was fined after four separate intoxication incidents in Sligo over four days, with arrests made for his safety.
Boston food
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Orange Order participant praises welcome received at Meath parade

Hospitality from locals during a Boyne parade and gathering was praised as respectful and a credit to Ireland.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Body of teenage girl recovered from water in Sutton

In a statement on Monday morning, a spokesperson said gardaí assisted the Coast Guard in a search operation at Howth, Co. Dublin on Sunday evening. "The body of a female juvenile teen was removed from the water at Burrow Beach by the Coast Guard. The body has been removed from the scene," they added.
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fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Suspected spiking incidents should be treated as crimes and 'investigated promptly' say Wexford councillors

Suspected spiking incidents should be treated as crimes with toxicology testing for victims when requested, alongside evidence preservation and uniform national protocols.
#drug-seizure
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Wexford gardai move to reassure public amid rumours of second shooting incident in a week

Gardaí say the window damage in a Wexford housing estate was likely caused by something thrown, not bullets, and is being treated as criminal damage.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Armed gardai arrest man acting aggressively with baseball bat in Wexford village

A man in his 30s armed with a baseball bat was arrested after acting aggressively in Tagoat, with gardaí detaining him for questioning.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Teens wreak havoc in Cork park sparking calls for action to protect a key community asset

Vandalism in Carrigaline’s community park includes benches torn up, scooters ridden fast without helmets, and eggs thrown at cars, prompting calls for Garda action and CCTV.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Man (30s) dies days after 'serious assault' in Blanchardstown as two teens charged

A man in his 30s died three days after a serious assault in Blanchardstown, and two mid-teenagers have been charged as investigations continue.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Emergency services at scene of 'serious collision' in Co Donegal

The N15 Ballybofey to Donegal Town road is closed at Clar after a Saturday crash, with diversions in place and motorists urged to use alternatives.
New York City
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Man (60s) arrested after body found in north Dublin home

A man in his 30s died after an incident at a Dublin 5 residence; a man in his 60s was arrested and detained while investigations proceed.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Woman (60s) arrested in long-running Donegal murder inquiry

A man was murdered in 2008 near Donnyloop Church, and police continue investigating with appeals for witnesses, including a red van seen around 7pm.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Widow of murdered Jason Hennessy Sr in High Court bid to prevent destruction of XL Bully dogs

A widow is appealing a High Court order requiring destruction of her XL Bully dogs after her husband was murdered in a gangland attack.
#dublin
fromIndependent
1 month ago
London politics

Hundreds of gardai clear O'Connell Street blockade at 3.30am as new poll reveals what the public really think of fuel protests

fromIndependent
2 months ago
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Man arrested after gardai seize 110,000 of cannabis at Dublin office of Bauer Media radio group

Gardaí seized over €100,000 worth of drugs and arrested a man in his 30s at Marconi House in Dublin.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
London music

Man arrested after gardai seize 110,000 of cannabis at Dublin office of Bauer Media

Gardaí seized over €100,000 worth of drugs and arrested a man in his 30s at Marconi House in Dublin.
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fromIndependent
1 month ago

Hundreds of gardai clear O'Connell Street blockade at 3.30am as new poll reveals what the public really think of fuel protests

Gardaí cleared protesters from O'Connell Street in Dublin to free up the main thoroughfare amid a worsening fuel shortage.
#missing-persons
fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

River survey offered in bid to solve 35-year mystery of missing Cork couple Conor and Sheila Dwyer

fromIndependent
1 month ago
UK news

River survey offered in bid to solve 35-year mystery of missing Cork couple Conor and Sheila Dwyer

#car-crash
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Woman (80s) dies after car crashes at Dublin shopping centre

An elderly woman died in a car crash at Knocklyon Shopping Centre, while the elderly driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Garda's address and school which his children attend posted online during fuel protests, GRA conference hears

Gardaí face threats and doxing, impacting their safety and confidence in policing.
London
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Body removed from Wexford town house may have lain undiscovered for some time

A male in his 60s was found dead in a Wexford home after being undiscovered for some time.
#arrest
#cappagh
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Government will only announce supports once 'blockades end' but protesters vow to continue until they 'get a result'

A standoff occurred between Gardaí and fuel protestors blocking access to a Cork refinery, impacting emergency service fuel deliveries.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Up to 500 forecourts will run out of fuel today if protests continue as couriers suspend deliveries and public order gardai go to refinery blockade

A standoff continues between Gardaí and fuel protesters at Ireland's only oil refinery in Whitegate, with over 100 protesters blockading access.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'We have a list of demands' - Fuel protest organiser says 'breakthrough' in talks reached but disruption to continue

Blockades threaten food and water supply as fuel crisis escalates, prompting government talks with protesters.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Gardai launch probe as driver (20s) narrowly escapes serious injury when concrete post smashes through front windscreen

The incident, which took place on Good Friday at around 2pm on the outskirts of Killashee, resulted in a concrete post crashing through the motorist's front windscreen.
London food
#ireland
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Europe politics

Queues forming at petrol stations as army moves to clear blockades and gardai warn protests threaten food and fuel supply

Protests in Ireland escalate into blockades, risking essential supplies and prompting Gardaí to enforce the law against demonstrators.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Europe politics

M50 severely congested by convoy; army moves to clear blockades as food and clean water supply at risk, gardai warn

Protests in Ireland escalate into blockades, risking essential supplies and prompting Gardaí to enforce the law against demonstrators.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Queues forming at petrol stations as army moves to clear blockades and gardai warn protests threaten food and fuel supply

Protests in Ireland escalate into blockades, risking essential supplies and prompting Gardaí to enforce the law against demonstrators.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

M50 severely congested by convoy; army moves to clear blockades as food and clean water supply at risk, gardai warn

Protests in Ireland escalate into blockades, risking essential supplies and prompting Gardaí to enforce the law against demonstrators.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Gardai warn parents after 13-year-old in Meath caught riding e-scooter eratically on main street

A 13-year-old boy was caught driving an e-scooter dangerously, violating laws regarding age and safety regulations in Duleek, Co Meath.
#road-safety
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Motorist travelling 138kmh in 50kmh zone in Tipperary, as over 3,000 caught speeding and 138 driving under influence in past four days

Over 3,000 speeding offences detected during Garda Roads Policing Operation over the Easter weekend, with multiple serious incidents reported.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Motorist travelling 138kmh in 50kmh zone in Tipperary, as over 3,000 caught speeding and 138 driving under influence in past four days

Over 3,000 speeding offences detected during Garda Roads Policing Operation over the Easter weekend, with multiple serious incidents reported.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Third person dies on roads over Easter weekend as toll reaches 45 this year

Recent traffic accidents in Ireland resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, prompting appeals for witnesses from Gardaí.
#fuel-protest
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Gardai warn of traffic disruption after calls for nationwide fuel protest on major routes to Dublin this morning

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Gardai warn of major traffic disruption ahead of nationwide fuel protest as Dublin Airport issues advisory to passengers

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Gardai warn of traffic disruption after calls for nationwide fuel protest on major routes to Dublin this morning

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Gardai warn of major traffic disruption ahead of nationwide fuel protest as Dublin Airport issues advisory to passengers

fromIndependent
1 month ago

Revealed: How much frontline garda numbers have dropped since 2020 as vacant stations hit record high

There are almost 600 fewer frontline gardaí than there were six years ago, and a record number of stations have no dedicated garda assigned to them.
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Man (30s) dies in hospital after Co Longford crash as woman (40s) in serious condition after being struck by lorry in Donegal

Gardaí are seeking witnesses for two serious traffic incidents in Longford and Donegal.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Woman (20s) arrested in probe over fraudulent passports to launder over 160,000

Gardaí arrested a woman and seized documents and a car during a search in south Dublin as part of Operation Skein targeting international fraud.
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fromIndependent
1 month ago

Cocaine found after fire death at home where Tadgh Farrell (4) and grand-aunt were killed

Cocaine was recovered during a forensic examination at the scene of a fatal fire involving Christopher 'Crunchie' Holt.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Gardai cleared in penalty-points fixing case will sue the State for damages over 'six-year hell'

The State withdrew a total of 33 charges against gardaí Peter O'Donnell, Paul Baynham, and Niall Deegan last Wednesday, marking the end of a lengthy legal battle.
Law
#assault
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Man fights for life after being hit in face with e-scooter during savage attack in Dublin's Temple Bar

fromIndependent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mystery man fights for life after being hit in face with e-scooter during savage attack in Dublin's Temple Bar

fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Injured man (20s) dumped outside garda station and second man (30s) left in 'serious' condition after double stabbing in Longford

fromIndependent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Man fights for life after being hit in face with e-scooter during savage attack in Dublin's Temple Bar

fromIndependent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mystery man fights for life after being hit in face with e-scooter during savage attack in Dublin's Temple Bar

fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Injured man (20s) dumped outside garda station and second man (30s) left in 'serious' condition after double stabbing in Longford

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Body of man found at Dublin residence as gardai launch investigation

An Garda Síochána are investigating all of the circumstances around the discovery of the body of a man in Cookstown, Dublin 24, today, Friday 27th March 2026.
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Cryptocurrency
fromIndependent
2 months ago

How 30m Bitcoin seizure from Dublin drug dealer could lead to 360m jackpot for State

Gardaí seized €30m in cryptocurrency from a Dublin drug dealer, unlocking a significant bounty for the State.
Law
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Six years of exile, suffering and character assassination' - charges dropped against three Limerick gardai over alleged 'squaring away' of motoring offences

Charges against three gardaí for alleged misconduct in fixed-charge notices have been dropped.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Young man hospitalised after scrambler crash in Co Clare dies

Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving an electric scrambler on Bóthar Na Luachra, Shannon, shortly after 11:30pm.
London politics
#clondalkin
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
London politics

Gardai say Alexis Campion remains in hospital after being set alight at her home as three held on suspicion of attempted murder

London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Gardai say Alexis Campion remains in hospital after being set alight at her home as three held on suspicion of attempted murder

Gardaí seized €2,000 worth of drugs and electronic devices during raids linked to a serious assault investigation in Clondalkin and Ballyfermot.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'It took a long time to heal but this has brought everything back' - body found after fire at Offaly home where Tadgh Farrell (4) and Mary Holt died in arson attack

Gardaí are investigating a fatal fire in Edenderry, where a body was discovered in a burnt-out house.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Body discovered following fire at same Co Offaly home in which Tadgh Farrell (4) and Mary Holt were murdered in December 2025

The body of an adult person has been discovered inside the premises. A post-mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death, which will determine the course of any Garda investigation.
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fromIndependent
2 months ago

Family weren't told for a week after their brother's body was discovered in a Dublin apartment

Siblings of Jamie Weldon demand a review of gardaí communication with families regarding deceased individuals in tragic circumstances.
#tipperary
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Daniel Aruebose investigation finds three-year-old buried in a shallow grave had undiagnosed heart defect

Daniel Aruebose, the three-year-old boy whose remains were found buried on waste ground in north Dublin five months ago, had an undiagnosed heart problem - but this medical condition is not believed to have caused his death.
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fromIndependent
3 months ago

Second digger brought in as search continues for missing Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob

Major search could last up to a fortnight; gardaí began a quarry search in Co Wicklow, brought in a second digger concerning Dullard and Jacob.
Law
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Garda accessed Pulse to find 'concealed' document in partner's High Court case

A serving garda used the Pulse system to find and print documents allegedly concealed from the High Court and his partner in a constitutional-rights case.
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fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

'Go to gardai' - Tanaiste urges any Epstein trafficking victims to come forward

Victims of Epstein-related trafficking to Ireland should report to gardaí and provide any information to enable investigation.
#murder
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

'I killed who I thought was not my father' - man described strangling his father hour after arriving at five-star Ballyfin, court hears

fromIndependent
3 months ago
UK news

US citizen told gardai he strangled his father just hours after arriving at five-star Ballyfin resort, murder trial hears

fromIndependent
3 months ago
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'I killed who I thought was not my father' - man described strangling his father hour after arriving at five-star Ballyfin, court hears

fromIndependent
3 months ago
UK news

US citizen told gardai he strangled his father just hours after arriving at five-star Ballyfin resort, murder trial hears

fromIndependent
3 months ago

Woman (34) who helped dump man's body in quarry like 'piece of rubbish' is jailed for six years

The body of Stephen Ring was discovered in Carrigfoyle Quarry nearly two weeks after he disappeared A woman who helped to dump a man's body in a quarry "like a piece of rubbish" and later went on social media to express concern for his wellbeing has been jailed for six years. Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo at the Central Criminal Court today said the defendant, Jane Corcoran (34), lied to gardai about the circumstances surrounding the death and disappearance of Stephen Ring in 2024.
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fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Bord Bia condemns IFA protest at its offices as 'unacceptable' and 'very intimidating' for staff

Protesters occupied Bord Bia premises, refused to leave, prompting Gardaí intervention amid calls for chairman Larry Murrin's resignation over imported beef revelations.
#acquittal
fromIndependent
3 months ago
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Steve Collins says acquitted garda who put away son's killer was 'humiliated and ruined' by traffic ticket prosecution

fromIndependent
3 months ago
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One of five gardai acquitted over alleged 'squaring' of road traffic prosecutions says he was 'treated like an outcast and a leper'

fromIndependent
3 months ago
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Steve Collins says acquitted garda who put away son's killer was 'humiliated and ruined' by traffic ticket prosecution

fromIndependent
3 months ago
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One of five gardai acquitted over alleged 'squaring' of road traffic prosecutions says he was 'treated like an outcast and a leper'

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fromIndependent
3 months ago

'It's incredibly traumatising' - Kilkenny community in state of shock after child seriously injured in dog attack

An infant boy in Callan, Co Kilkenny was seriously injured in a dog attack and rushed to hospital on Wednesday afternoon.
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fromIndependent
3 months ago

Innocent farmer who said he was tasered by gardai during firearm search settles action

Farmer Thomas Browne settled a High Court action after claiming he was tasered twice and unlawfully detained during a 2015 Co Cork police gun search.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Detective garda says he couldn't believe George Nkencho was still swinging knife after being shot several times

A detective has told an inquest that he could not believe how George Nkencho was still able to continue to swing a knife at armed gardai after several shots had been fired at him at close range.
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fromIndependent
4 months ago

Two gardai recall how they feared for their lives when George Nkencho lunged with a knife, court hears

Two gardaí feared for their lives after George Nkencho pulled out a knife and lunged at them shortly before he was shot by two armed officers.
Artificial intelligence
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Elon Musk's X restricts Grok photo editing - and 8 other things to know on the 'nudification' controversy

Gardaí are investigating 200 images made by X's AI Grok over sexualised deepfake concerns; Grok will block editing people in revealing clothing where illegal.
#police-shooting
fromIndependent
4 months ago
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George Nkencho took out a knife and raised it above his head before he was shot dead by gardai, inquest hears

fromIndependent
4 months ago
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George Nkencho took out a knife and raised it above his head before he was shot dead by gardai, inquest hears

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fromIndependent
4 months ago

More than 1,600 uninsured vehicles seized each month as gardai tap into new detection system

Motorists who cannot provide their driver number are unable to obtain insurance cover, and thousands of uninsured vehicles are being seized after roadside database checks.
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fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Father (48) and son (12) found dead in suspected murder-suicide in west Dublin

A father in west Dublin is believed to have killed his 12-year-old son in Clondalkin before taking his own life; both bodies found.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Armed gardai attend incident at Blanchardstown Garda Station

Shortly before 4am, an adult male entered Blanchardstown Garda Station threatening members. Gardaí confirmed that they initiated their Operational Command protocol, which saw them appoint an On-Scene Commander and local Garda negotiators from the National Negotiators Unit. A cordon was put in place and all morning commuter traffic was stopped in the area. Gardaí also requested a 'media blackout', which means media outlets and the public are asked to pause any live reporting on events while they attempt to resolve the situation.
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fromIndependent
4 months ago

Suspect in Donegal businessman Stephen McCahill's killing may have fled scene on quad bike

Stephen McCahill, 66, died after an assault at his Ardara home; a man known to him was arrested nearby and Gardaí suspect a quad bike was used.
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