#An Garda Síochána

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Almost 200 arrests for driving under the influence during ongoing bank holiday roads policing operation
A total of 195 people have been arrested so far for driving under the influence of an intoxicant, including alcohol and/or drugs

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

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Woman arrested after incident involving imitation firearm in Cork
A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána confirmed that no injuries have been reported as a result of the incident

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

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Man, 50s, arrested after woman found dead at house in Dublin 
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses, particularly those who were in the Melville Terrace, Dublin 11, area between 12 midnight and 5am on Monday morning

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Garda Covid-19 Checkpoint - N7 Motorway, Dublin
Almost 3,500 drivers caught speeding as bank holiday roads policing operation continues 
Just over 3,490 drivers have been detected speeding since Thursday, according to gardaí

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

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Five taken to hospital following serious collision in Louth 
The road remained closed on Monday morning for a forensic collision investigation, and local diversions are in place

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Two road deaths over bank holiday weekend as fatalities approach decade high
Two road deaths over bank holiday weekend as fatalities approach decade high
Gardaí have increased checkpoints as speeding detections rise 55% and more than 200 drivers are caught using phones or failing to wear seatbelts

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Youth justice in Ireland: How disadvantage, masculinity and social media shape young lives
Youth justice in Ireland: How disadvantage, masculinity and social media shape young lives
Wide-ranging seminar explored issues including boys' and men's sense of masculinity

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

'Sense of shock' as man whose body was discovered in Cork town named locally
Foul play not suspected after body of man found in Macroom
The examination results are being withheld for operational reasons, and a file will now be prepared for the Coroner

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

The Garda reforms promised a fresh start. So why are whistleblowers still being failed?
The Garda reforms promised a fresh start. So why are whistleblowers still being failed?
Allegations over defective holsters, mishandled disclosures and the treatment of whistleblowers have renewed pressure for an independent investigation

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

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Gardaí investigate discovery of man’s body at Dublin recycling facility
A senior investigating officer has been appointed and gardaí are appealing for information following the discovery early this morning

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Three arrested over Waterford family deaths released without charge
Three arrested over Waterford family deaths released without charge
A fourth man arrested in connection with the fatal Birchwood fire remains in custody as the investigation continues

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

'Sense of shock' as man whose body was discovered in Cork town named locally
'Sense of shock' as man whose body was discovered in Cork town named locally
Jack O'Donovan, who was in his 20s, was found in the Golf Club, Castle Grounds area, with gardaí appealing for witnesses and camera footage

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Man in his 30s dies after two-car crash in Carrigaline
Man in his 30s dies after two-car crash in Carrigaline
A man in his 50s was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries as gardaí appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

New IRA investigation: Army bomb disposal team examines suspected terrorist hide
New IRA investigation: Army bomb disposal team examines suspected terrorist hide
Gardaí say the operation is part of a long-standing investigation, with two men arrested and further details expected after the examination.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

Second arrest after Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor found shot dead near Mallow
Second arrest after Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor found shot dead near Mallow
The 56-year-old, from Ballyphehane in Cork city, was found dead with gunshot wounds on the outskirts of Mallow on October 15

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

More than 650 drivers caught speeding on first day of Garda bank holiday operation
More than 650 drivers caught speeding on first day of Garda bank holiday operation
Gardaí and the RSA are urging motorists to slow down, avoid distractions and take extra care around pedestrians and cyclists

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Alan Kelly discusses Garda whistleblowers
The Mick Clifford Podcast: Alan Kelly discusses Garda whistleblowers
The Labour TD discusses the issue with journalist Mick Clifford following renewed attention on the treatment of Garda whistleblowers

 Listen | Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

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Woman found dead in Bray passed away days beforehand, post-mortem results find
Woman found dead in Bray passed away days beforehand, post-mortem results find
Tests underway on blood samples to check if Biddy O'Brien suffered a drugs overdose, as gardaí investigate whether her husband, Jamie McGinn, took his own life

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Road deaths among young people up by 12 as RSA reform plan due within weeks
Road deaths among young people up by 12 as RSA reform plan due within weeks
A total of 151 people have died on Irish roads this year, prompting renewed calls for caution as darker evenings approach

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Gardaí seize €300k of high-value items and cars in nationwide raids on clothes recycling charity
Gardaí seize €300k of high-value items and cars in nationwide raids on clothes recycling charity
The charity is headquartered in Dublin, and boasts shops around the country including in Cork, Limerick and Waterford offering training and employment services

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

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Young people aged 16 to 25 account for a quarter of Irish road deaths this year
Gardaí say 38 people aged 16 to 25 have died on Irish roads this year, up from 26 during the same period in 2025

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Two due in court in connection with Kerry shooting incident 
Two due in court in connection with Kerry shooting incident 
The men have been charged in connection with an incident at a home in Tralee 

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Investigation into charity sees seizure of cars and high-value items worth nearly €300k
Investigation into charity sees seizure of cars and high-value items worth nearly €300k
Detectives attached to the Money Laundering Investigation Unit carried out a number of searches in recent days

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

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Woman seriously assaulted in Louth
Incident happened early on Wednesday

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

'Government should consider introducing additional income protections for whistleblowers'
'Government should consider introducing additional income protections for whistleblowers'
Oireachtas committee told measure would 'incentivise people' to speak up on wrongdoing

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Garda investigation as man and woman found dead at Bray house named locally
Garda investigation as man and woman found dead at Bray house named locally
The deaths have brought renewed attention to a 2017 Clondalkin fire that claimed the lives of four family members, including two children

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Brian Stack's family 'badly failed' by garda investigation into prison officer's murder, Taoiseach says
Brian Stack's family 'badly failed' by garda investigation into prison officer's murder, Taoiseach says
Micheál Martin has made a formal apology to the family of Brian Stack, who was shot by the Provisional IRA in Dublin in 1983 and died 18 months later

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Man in his 40s dies in Mayo crash as gardaí appeal for witnesses
Man in his 40s dies in Mayo crash as gardaí appeal for witnesses
The collision happened at Lisgormin, Bohola, shortly after 5am, with diversions in place as forensic investigators examine the scene

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Bray incident
Gardaí investigating deaths of man and woman at house in Bray
Gardaí were alerted to the scene of the incident at Old Connaught Avenue in north Bray, at around 8am

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Tactical vehicle containment training 'key' to halting wrong way driving, says GRA representative
Tactical vehicle containment training 'key' to halting wrong way driving, says GRA representative
Deputy general secretary of the Garda Representative Association (GRA), James Morrisroe said gardaí must 'fight fire with fire'.

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Waterford arson attack funeral
Plea for families facing drug-related intimidation to go to the gardaí 
Justice minister Jim O'Callaghan backed a Sinn Féin motion on the issue, saying a united response from Dáil Éireann was 'extremely important' 

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Mick Clifford: An Garda Síochána knew of holster safety issue before shootings of two gardaí
Mick Clifford: An Garda Síochána knew of holster safety issue before shootings of two gardaí
Eddie Connell accidentally shot himself. Days later, Colm Horkan was murdered. Issues with Garda-issued kit were implicated in both cases — and Garda HQ knew about the problem all along

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

As it happened: Gardaí launch murder probe as couple killed in Waterford arson attack named
Three more arrested over Waterford house fire that killed four people
The latest arrests bring further developments in the investigation into the fatal blaze at a Birchwood home earlier this month

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Man, 30s, arrested in connection with execution-style murder of Cork man in Mallow
Man, 30s, arrested in connection with execution-style murder of Cork man in Mallow
Investigators are appealing for witnesses and camera footage after the 56-year-old was found dead near the River Blackwater

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Paul Quinn death
On 19th anniversary of Paul Quinn's murder, gardaí appeal to 'anyone who was afraid to talk'
Paul was murdered in Monaghan on October 20, 2007, after being lured to a shed and attacked by a number of men

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Three people arrested after garda pursuit of stolen car on M50
Three people arrested after garda pursuit of stolen car on M50
The vehicle, a VW Golf which had been reported stolen during a recent burglary in the Santry area, has been recovered and brought for technical examination

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Irish Budget 2027
S Mick Clifford: Smell of Garda scandal is spreading — but is justice minister paying attention?
Fresh allegations involving Garda whistleblowers, the death of Colm Horkan and a controversial prosecution raise serious questions about State accountability

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Mallow murder investigation after Cork man Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor found dead
Mallow murder investigation after Cork man Paul ‘Bosco’ O’Connor found dead
Investigators are examining CCTV and appealing for witnesses who travelled between Cork and Mallow or visited the River Blackwater area

Sat, 17 Oct, 2026

Preparation to the post mortem examination.
Body of man exhumed and reburied after initial burial without family's knowledge
Family only became aware of death when they decided to search for his name on RIP.ie and came across notice

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

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Garda Commissioner expects further arrests in Waterford arson investigation
Two people remain in custody as investigators pursue an organised crime group, while the justice minister urges cocaine users to consider the consequences

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

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Gardaí seize €3m worth of illegal vapes and cannabis products in five counties
More than 100 gardaí took part in searches across Longford, Mayo, Roscommon, Wexford and Carlow as investigations continue

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Castlerea Garda shooting
Family of murdered garda Colm Horkan call for public inquiry into his death
Call comes after numerous reports of defective holsters issued to gardaí — which his family believe may have contributed to Detective Garda Colm Horkan's murder

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Government Trade Forum
Garda whistleblower disputes Helen McEntee's version of events told to Dáil
The disclosure alleging widespread malpractice in the force featured on a recent Prime Time Investigates programme on RTÉ and had been extensively covered in the Irish Examiner.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

National Drugs Strategy 2026–2030
Three national networks criticise Government's new drugs strategy
New strategy doesn’t protect the independent capacity of communities to operate and organise themselves, shape policy and hold the State accountable, say national networks

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

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