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Never leave your drink alone
Fears 'spiking' incidents could be much higher than reported
Garda figures show that there were almost 190 incidents of spiking reported to them between January 2022 and December 2025

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

Brush Fire
Heritage minister to raise fines for setting forest fires
Coilte and the National Parks and Wildlife Service this year expanded the use of drone technology to support faster fire detection and emergency response as the season got under way

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Man dies following assault
Dublin 'a much safer city' despite stabbing, claims local councillor
Rory Hogan also called on anyone who had information on the assault of Qayyum Balogun to contact gardaí

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Man dies following assault
Young man chased down by group and fatally stabbed in Dublin city centre
The stabbing occurred on Clarendon Street, just off Grafton Street. There are indications that a row may have spilled out from a club in the nearby area

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Teens arrested as man left in critical condition after Dublin assault
Teens arrested as man left in critical condition after Dublin assault
The man, aged in his 30s, was found unconscious on the Mill Road

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Garda hospitalised after being knocked down by bike 
Garda hospitalised after being knocked down by bike 
The e-bike rider deliberately targeted the garda who was on patrol in a west Dublin park, sources said

Mon, 04 May, 2026

Man released after being questioned over fire that killed boy, 4, and his grand-aunt
Man released after being questioned over fire that killed boy, 4, and his grand-aunt
The man, who is in his 20s, was arrested on Wednesday

Sun, 03 May, 2026

All the Girls graduated in Templemore on Friday: Ava Duffy, Lurana Hegarty, Lily Higgins, Lauren Breen, Luct Short, Sofia Fitzpa
People who use mopeds, scooters, or scramblers to commit crimes could be rammed off the roads
Gardaí could be given go-ahead to use 'tactical contact' in vehicle pursuits

Sat, 02 May, 2026

Man charged with criminal damage in relation to fatal Edenderry fire
Man charged with criminal damage in relation to fatal Edenderry fire
Four-year-old Tadgh Farrell and his great-aunt Mary Holt, 60, were killed in the blaze in Castleview Park, Edenderry, on December 6

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Fifth arrest made in connection with fatal petrol bomb attack in Edenderry 
Fifth arrest made in connection with fatal petrol bomb attack in Edenderry 
Tadgh Farrell and Mary Holt, 60, died after a petrol bomb was thrown into the front window of the house they were in 

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Close-knit Waterford community 'in shock' as 'lovely lady' who died violently named locally
Close-knit Waterford community 'in shock' as 'lovely lady' who died violently named locally
Deceased woman was originally from Czechia but had been living in Grange Heights for some years

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Garda leave and days off 'will be cancelled' with resources stretched
Garda leave and days off 'will be cancelled' with resources stretched
Gardaí are already suffering from burnout, the GRA said

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

UAE 'no safe haven for criminals' following Daniel Kinahan arrest
UAE 'no safe haven for criminals' following Daniel Kinahan arrest
It follows the arrest of the Kinahan Cartel boss in the UAE last week

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

'Overzealous oversight' hampering gardaí from pursuing fleeing suspects
'Overzealous oversight' hampering gardaí from pursuing fleeing suspects
Hundreds of gardaí will arrive at the GRA’s 48th Annual Conference in Westport, Co Mayo

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Garda assaulted following patrol stop, two others taken to hospital
Garda assaulted following patrol stop, two others taken to hospital
A related ramming of a garda car took place after the initial incident

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

'I love you with all my heart': Tributes paid to Limerick assault victim Scarlett Faulkner
'I love you with all my heart': Tributes paid to Limerick assault victim Scarlett Faulkner
The 29-year-old had been on life support at Cork University Hospital since last month

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

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

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