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Funeral of David Byrne
Daniel Kinahan faces return from Dubai after final extradition appeal fails
Preparations are expected to begin for Kinahan's return to Ireland, where he faces organised crime charges before the Special Criminal Court

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Policing operation underway as gardaí crack down on non-compliance on roads
Policing operation underway as gardaí crack down on non-compliance on roads
Over 4,600 motorists have been arrested for drink/ drug driving offences during the first half of the year

Thu, 30 Jul, 2026

Funeral details announced of mother and daughter killed in Cavan road crash
Funeral details announced of mother and daughter killed in Cavan road crash
The schoolgirl died in hospital days after the collision, which also claimed the life of her mother, Nell Raven

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

Garda Covid-19 Checkpoint - N7 Motorway, Dublin
Gardaí launch August bank holiday road safety crackdown amid rise in road deaths
Extra checkpoints and roadside inspections will be in place as road deaths remain at their highest level in a decade

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026

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Girl dies in hospital days after Cavan crash that claimed mother's life
Child who was injured in a collision involving a car and a flatbed van in Cavan last week has died in hospital

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Tributes paid to Cork-born garda killed in road collision while off-duty 
Tributes paid to Cork-born garda killed in road collision while off-duty 
The fatal road traffic collision occurred in Broadford, Co Clare, on Sunday.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Two arrested as revenue seizes €11.5m worth of cocaine and cannabis at Dublin Port
Two arrested as revenue seizes €11.5m worth of cocaine and cannabis at Dublin Port
Three separate operations involving detector dogs, x-ray scanners and intelligence-led searches also resulted in two arrests and a cash seizure

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

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Child trafficking: 'Alarming' that children can travel into Ireland without correct checks in place
Mecpaths was reacting to Hiqa's acceptance of concerns raised by a whistleblower about Tusla's handling of the arrival of unaccompanied minors

Tue, 28 Jul, 2026

Gardaí and family of Deirdre Jacob renew appeal for information 28 years on from disappearance
Gardaí and family of Deirdre Jacob renew appeal for information 28 years on from disappearance
At the time of her disappearance, Ms Jacob was 18-years-old and had just completed her first year at St Mary’s University in Twickenham, London, where she was studying to become a teacher.

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

Man found dead in Dublin recycling facility had been sleeping rough in Cork
Man found dead in Dublin recycling facility had been sleeping rough in Cork
Andrew Haire, 35, had been in contact with homeless services in Cork city the day before his body was discovered at a recycling plant in Clondalkin, having engaged with support agencies several times during the month

Mon, 27 Jul, 2026

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Gardaí investigate discovery of man's body at Dublin recycling facility
The man has been identified as Andrew Haire, aged 35

Sun, 26 Jul, 2026

Gardaí seize almost €600,000 in drugs as man charged in Cork investigation
Gardaí seize almost €600,000 in drugs as man charged in Cork investigation
Cocaine and cannabis were recovered during searches in Cobh and Cork city as part of an ongoing drugs investigation

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Garda intercept bomb near Irish border
Law student granted bail after appearing before court on explosives charge
Another suspect, a man in his 40s, remained in custody at a Garda station in the Dublin area on Friday night

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026

Two arrested near border after gardaí intercept ‘highly sophisticated’ car bomb
New IRA suspected Garda resources were stretched by EU Presidency before explosives interception
Two people remain in custody after counter-terrorism officers intercepted an explosive device during a joint cross-border security operation

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Three people hospitalised following shooting at Ennis home
Three people hospitalised following shooting at Ennis home
No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

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Attacks on gardaí becoming 'increasingly prevalent'
Latest incident saw a garda dragged along by a car in DUblin's north inner city

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

Two arrested near border after gardaí intercept ‘highly sophisticated’ car bomb
Two arrested near border after gardaí intercept ‘highly sophisticated’ car bomb
Special Detective Unit operation in Co Monaghan led to the recovery of an explosive device and the arrest of two suspects

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

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Cork gardaí seize e-scooter capable of 87km/h from 14-year-old
Officers say ongoing enforcement has also led to the seizure of scramblers as they target dangerous use of powered vehicles

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026

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Retired garda gets permission to challenge commissioner for second time in a year
Garda Paul Wallace received Gaeltacht allowance for four years and applied for its restoration but was refused on the basis that Letterkenny was not designated as a Gaeltacht area at the time

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Using mobile phone at golden hour
Both gardaí released from hospital after falling ill handling suspected cannabinoid vapes
Edenderry Garda Station remains closed for decontamination as investigators examine seized vape products believed to contain cannabinoids

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026

Symbol of law and justice in the empty courtroom
Student arrested on suspicion of engaging in deception with a university
The student had taken a High Court challenge to the university's decision that she had to remediate incomplete modules

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Woman's body recovered from River Blackwater near Mallow in Co Cork
Woman's body recovered from River Blackwater near Mallow in Co Cork
Gardaí and the Coast Guard attended the scene near Mallow, with a post-mortem examination set to determine the course of the investigation

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Gardaí arrest four suspected street dealers in Dublin operation targeting e-scooter crime
Gardaí deploy drones in crackdown on scramblers and e-scooters in Dublin
New aerial surveillance unit supports Garda operation targeting dangerous driving and criminal activity involving scramblers, e-scooters and e-bikes

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

€2.6m cyber defence facility expected to open in March next year 
€2.6m cyber defence facility expected to open in March next year 
Investment comes as gardaí advertise position of cyber security director

Wed, 22 Jul, 2026

Gardaí examine if mental health and drug abuse played part in Tramore church stabbing
Gardaí examine if mental health and drug abuse played part in Tramore church stabbing
A woman in her 50s suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed outside a Waterford church before Mass, with investigators examining the suspect's background, phone, and social media activity

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Woman, 50s, injured in alleged stabbing during mass at Waterford church 
Woman, 50s, injured in alleged stabbing during mass at Waterford church 
The attack happened at 9.45am during, or just before, Mass at Holy Cross Church at Summerhill, which is a busy location at the top of the town near a number of supermarkets.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Garda Sign/Lantern Naas Garda Station
Man charged following knife incident at car park in Louth
He was disarmed by gardaí using what they described as a “less-lethal force option”.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2026

Family switched off life support after teen suffered catastrophic injuries in crash
Family switched off life support after teen suffered catastrophic injuries in crash
Sophie Caulfield one of three passengers injured in single-vehicle crash in Sheastown on July 8

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Close up low angle view cropped shot of a man riding electro scooter at the street
Government raises e-scooter age limit to 18 but delays decision on full ban
New measures include mandatory helmets, high-visibility clothing and future licensing requirements as ministers consider a possible nationwide ban.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Gardaí arrest four suspected street dealers in Dublin operation targeting e-scooter crime
Gardaí arrest four suspected street dealers in Dublin operation targeting e-scooter crime
Targeted patrols in Dublin’s north inner city followed community complaints and resulted in arrests, drug seizures and e-scooter confiscations

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Man in stable condition after daylight shooting in Limerick
Man in stable condition after daylight shooting in Limerick
Gardaí have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following the shooting on Sunday afternoon

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

'There is never a wrong time to do the right thing': Osgur Breatnach's long fight for justice
'There is never a wrong time to do the right thing': Osgur Breatnach's long fight for justice
Osgur Breatnach was wrongfully convicted of the Sallins train robbery in the 1970s. Now on the cusp of receiving a certificate of a miscarriage of justice, his ultimate aim is a public inquiry

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

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Victims forced into sexual exploitation within 24 hours of arriving in Ireland, gardaí say
Brazil is the most active country in human trafficking in Ireland and women are often providing sexual services within 24 hours of arrival

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Man dies at Love is a Stranger festival in Cork
Man dies at Love is a Stranger festival in Cork
The man in his 30s, a DJ from Cork, was found unresponsive in his tent this morning

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Man shot in broad daylight in Limerick City 
Man shot in broad daylight in Limerick City 
A man in his 60s was taken to UHL to be treated for injuries after the incident in the Hyde Rd area

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Road deaths up 10% to 100 in 2026 as calls grow for more garda roads policing
Road deaths up 10% to 100 in 2026 as calls grow for more garda roads policing
Road safety campaigners say stronger roads policing and shorter driving test delays are needed as fatalities continue to increase

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Police lamp, Dublin, Ireland
Two dead and two airlifted to hospital following Louth crash 
The two people who died were a man and a woman travelling in the same car, both in their 70s. 

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

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Man dies in single vehicle crash in Tipperary
The accident happened near Dundrum just before 5.50pm

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Scared woman
Males account for most barricade incidents, but females increasingly involved, garda report says
2,000 gardai — or one in seven members — avail of mental health supports

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Jamey Carney murder: Suspect arrested in Jordan to remain in custody for 15 days
Jamey Carney murder: Suspect arrested in Jordan to remain in custody for 15 days
Jordanian authorities confirmed the detention after Irish officials sought assistance following the murder of the US citizen in Kerry

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Close up low angle view cropped shot of a man riding electro scooter at the street
E-scooter ban: What are the current rules and what could change in Ireland?
The Government is weighing an outright ban as concerns grow over child injuries, enforcement and the effectiveness of current regulations

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

ROAD POLICING
Covert garda truck catches 47 drivers using phones in Laois
A covert HGV cab helped gardaí identify distracted motorists, resulting in dozens of fixed charge notices within hours

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Stressed and unhappy young girl hide from domestic violence at home. Synchronos
Tusla: Physical abuse and neglect big issues amid 34% surge in child protection cases 
Tusla annual report highlights expansion of Barnahus service into Waterford and South Tipperary

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Jennie's Law: Dáil standing ovation for Jennifer Poole and her family as bill is passed
Jennie's Law: Dáil standing ovation for Jennifer Poole and her family as bill is passed
A publicly-accessible register of people convicted of serious domestic violence offences will be created under the new law named in Jennie's honour

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

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