Crime

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Non-crime hate incidents
Marginalised don't know what protections hate crime legislation provides, report says
The measures mean heavier sentences can be dished out to offenders if the actions were committed under 'specific aggravating circumstances or motivations'

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

The scourge of fly-tipping: How illegal dumping is defacing Cork’s countryside
The scourge of fly-tipping: How illegal dumping is defacing Cork’s countryside
Covert CCTV delays, rising waste volumes and weak enforcement leave Cork struggling to contain a worsening fly-tipping crisis

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

Police Stock
Police probe suspected arson attack at Coleraine apartment block
The blaze was believed to have started in a communal area inside the flats

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Man charged after gardaí uncover illegal cockfighting operation in Tipperary
Man charged after gardaí uncover illegal cockfighting operation in Tipperary
Seven roosters and suspected fighting equipment seized during multi-agency operation targeting illegal animal cruelty activity in Tipperary

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Teenage mental health stock
'Fagin’s Law' fails to stop gangs luring children
It is not clear how many convictions have been secured. 

Mon, 06 Apr, 2026

Explosion at Donegal service station
Gardaí submit supplementary file to DPP on Creeslough explosion
Ten people were killed in the explosion on October 7, 2022

Fri, 03 Apr, 2026

Four arrested as gardaí seize €7m worth of cannabis in Co Kildare
Four arrested as gardaí seize €7m worth of cannabis in Co Kildare
The seized drugs will be sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis

Thu, 02 Apr, 2026

Artist faces 'agonising' eye surgeries after assault in Limerick city
Artist faces 'agonising' eye surgeries after assault in Limerick city
Tobi Omoteso was "chased down" before his car was struck with a wooden bat

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

ULSTER Spy 2
Man due in court over killing of informer Denis Donaldson
The 55-year-old was shot dead at a remote cottage near Glenties, Donegal, in 2006 after being exposed as a British spy

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Abdullah Khan case exposes ‘new reality’ of Islamist extremism and Irish attacks
Abdullah Khan case exposes ‘new reality’ of Islamist extremism and Irish attacks
Recent attacks and intelligence warnings point to a shifting threat landscape as Ireland faces both jihadist and far-right extremism

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

Ryder Cup 2027 scam warning as tickets about to go on sale
Ryder Cup 2027 scam warning as tickets about to go on sale
Gardaí warn of fraud related to 'tickets, accommodation, merchandise, travel packages and every other event-related activity you can imagine'

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Two arrested after weapon and e-scooters seized during Garda operation
Two arrested after weapon and e-scooters seized during Garda operation
Gardaí from community policing, supported by the National Roads Policing Unit, carried out a targeted day of action

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Family of critically injured Limerick woman appeal for prayers as update expected
Woman and teenage girl arrested in connection with attack on Scarlett Faulkner 
A relative said the young mother had suffered a very serious brain injury

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Man dies after St Patrick's Day assault in Limerick
Man dies after St Patrick's Day assault in Limerick
An autopsy is due to be carried out today

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Report calls for compensation for victims of crime before court rulings
Report calls for compensation for victims of crime before court rulings
The Law Reform Commission said a new victim-centered and rights-based approach to the suffering people endure because of violent crimes should be adopted

Mon, 23 Mar, 2026

Stolen Credit Cards
Interpol: Fraud up by 70% and will escalate further due to AI
International police body predicts escalation in scams due to the proliferation of artificial intelligence and cloning tools

Tue, 17 Mar, 2026

Garda stock
Teenager stabbed following 18th birthday party near Cork City
He was attacked after an argument broke out among teenagers in the Blackrock area

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Gardaí investigating after body found in Cavan
Gardaí investigating after body found in Cavan
The body was found at a property on Connolly Street

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

Boy in hoodie trespassing on private residential property
Building trust and safety key to diverting young people from crime, new research finds
University of Limerick research finds trust, patience, and consistent support from youth workers can help steer vulnerable young people away from crime

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

ANKLE-BRACELET WITH ELECTRONIC TAGGING SYSTEM
Long-mooted electronic tagging for offenders delayed again 
A €1.58m contract for up to 50 electronic monitors was put out to tender late last year

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

Drug dealer sells drugs for cash
'Ireland should have wide range of options on drug possession'
Oireachtas Committee on Drugs Use heard from EU Drugs Agency principal scientist Brendan Hughes

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

'I was just a young student who wanted to do a medical degree': UCD student's life shattered by abuse images
'I was just a young student who wanted to do a medical degree': UCD student's life shattered by abuse images
In April last year, someone circulated images of the woman's 'naked, bruised, and unconscious' body to university staff through an unidentified ProtonMail account

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Sarah Harte: What makes a criminal, and can it ever be 'one of us'?
Sarah Harte: What makes a criminal, and can it ever be 'one of us'?
Studies show systemic leniency towards white collar crime, even though it costs the Irish economy at least €2bn annually, writes Sarah Harte

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

Man Buying Drugs On The Street
Drug possession health diversion scheme is 'not yet finalised'
A lack of clarity still surrounds the health diversion scheme, specifically what will happen if a person is caught a second time

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

two tax force police officers in duty near city duomo square and cathedral in Cremona, Lombardy Italy
Mafia accused of using Naples hospital for fraud and illegal transport of corpses
Italian police arrest four over alleged plot to infiltrate the hospital and fraud including staging fake crashes for insurance payouts

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

Scams on the rise as fraud offences jump in 2025
Scams on the rise as fraud offences jump in 2025
An Garda Síochána statistics show a 22%-23% fall in thefts last year — but a marked increase of 137% of fraud offences

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Two under arrest as Gardaí release picture of assault victim's tattoo 
Two under arrest as Gardaí release picture of assault victim's tattoo 
The man suffered extensive facial and head injuries in the assault, as well as a broken arm

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Dozens of illegal bikes and scramblers seized during major operation
Dozens of illegal bikes and scramblers seized during major operation
A number of young men were charged after several property searches

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Search continues for Jo Jo and Deirdre at this lonely spot. And all their families can do is wait
Search continues for Jo Jo and Deirdre at this lonely spot. And all their families can do is wait
Barry Cummins reports from the scene of the major new search for Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob, both missing since the 1990s

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Man due in court in connection with probe of dozens of criminal incidents 
Man due in court in connection with probe of dozens of criminal incidents 
He is the third person to be arrested as part of the investigation into more than 40 incidents, including theft, deception and unauthorised taking of vehicles

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Ireland’s prison system under fire over treatment of inmates with mental illness
Ireland’s prison system under fire over treatment of inmates with mental illness
RTÉ documentary lays bare how prisoners with severe mental illness are failed by the State, with devastating consequences for families

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Coroner autopsy crisis could hamper criminal investigations, surgeons warn
Coroner autopsy crisis could hamper criminal investigations, surgeons warn
Royal College of Surgeons report warns shortages and hospital withdrawals threaten autopsy capacity, justice system, and bereaved families nationwide

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

man giving an envelope full of euro bills
Ireland ranks among least corrupt nations but faces rising dark money risks
Ireland holds a relatively strong corruption perception score, but Transparency International warns gaps in transparency and oversight pose emerging risks

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

'Unimaginable tragedy': Ten people including shooter dead in Canada school shooting
'Unimaginable tragedy': Ten people including shooter dead in Canada school shooting
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said more than 25 people are injured

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Symbol of law and justice in the empty courtroom
More than 38,000 crimes committed by people on bail last year, figures show
Advocacy groups and politicians warn repeated reoffending on bail highlights deep flaws in enforcement, court delays, and resourcing

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Local gardaí in Carlow seize 12kg of heroin worth an estimated €1.7m
Local gardaí in Carlow seize 12kg of heroin worth an estimated €1.7m
One woman arrested and house searched in follow-up after gardaí stopped and searched a car in the town and recovered suspected heroin and cannabis

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Conor O Brien CCJ4
Man smuggled military-grade weapons for sale to 'Ireland's top criminals', court hears
Detective inspector tells court the man supplied pipe bombs and assault rifles to criminal gangs in Armagh, Derry, Dublin, and Limerick

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Anger as forum to enhance community safety in Cork City refuses to share crime statistics
Anger as forum to enhance community safety in Cork City refuses to share crime statistics
Senior gardaí said they were blocked from publishing the statistics as the forum was established on a statutory footing

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Garda probe launched as six-figure sum of money taken from Cork school
Garda probe launched as six-figure sum of money taken from Cork school
The amount of money involved is a six-figure sum.

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Victims of sexual offences 'once again in a state of uncertainty' over use of counselling notes in trials
Victims of sexual offences 'once again in a state of uncertainty' over use of counselling notes in trials
Survivors want to see a ban on the use of counselling notes rather than Government legislation which only restricts their use

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026

Plans to ban scramblers on roads will be brought to Cabinet as early as next week
Plans to ban scramblers on roads will be brought to Cabinet as early as next week
Stricter regulations will also be placed on e-scooters and e-bikes under the plans

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Sad woman
Women in Irish prisons four times more likely to self harm than male inmates
Irish Prison Service reports call for screening and continuity of care  

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Gardaí charge 10 people in Dublin for alleged money laundering and terrorist financing
Man taken to hospital following day-time stabbing in Limerick
The man was injured during an incident on Sunday morning 

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Balance sign in court
Limerick survivors call on counselling notes to be fully withdrawn from gender-based violence trials
Among the protestors on Mallow St was abuse survivor Caitríona Hickey who said the defence request to see her counselling notes 'added another layer of trauma'

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

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