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<p>Gardaí at the scene where a woman was set on fire. It is suspected that the attack is linked to a drug debt and to a south-west Dublin gang operating in the Clondalkin and Ballyfermot areas. Picture: Eamonn Farrell/RollingNews.ie</p>

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Gardaí appeal for information after woman was set on fire outside her Clondalkin home

The injured woman, aged 43, remains in a critical condition

<p>The court was told the fake or 'zombie' phones from China were exchanged under warranty for genuine iPhones, which were then sent to countries outside of the EU for resale.</p>

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Chinese businessman jailed for 'white collar deviance' connected to €10m 'zombie' iPhone fraud

<p>In 2024, almost nine in 10 (87%) of detected crime incidents relating to trespassing and burglary were linked to suspected offenders with an existing detection.</p>

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Three in five crimes last year involved suspects with previous offences, new figures show

Marymount becomes latest Cork hospital to join neighbourhood watch scheme for medical facilities

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Marymount becomes latest Cork hospital to join neighbourhood watch scheme for medical facilities

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Mick Clifford: Conditions in Irish jails an unwarranted extra penalty on prisoners

Man charged with murdering his mother outside their Cork home

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Man charged with murdering his mother outside their Cork home

Men’s Aid received more than 2,000 new contacts last year

Men’s Aid received more than 2,000 new contacts last year

Heartbroken daughter will speak today about the abuse her father suffered from his partner before he was killed

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

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Man arrested in far-right extremism probe had two Sinn Féin applications denied

Declan Kearney, Sinn Féin’s national chairperson, said the organisation would 'not allow our party to be exposed to any far-right elements'

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Mother of murder accused 'got the brunt' of son coming off drugs, trial told

Mother of murder accused 'got the brunt' of son coming off drugs, trial told

The jury has heard that the accused, Billy Burns, accepts he killed his mother, but he has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder charge against him

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Third arrest in Laois amid cross-border terror probe

Third arrest in Laois amid cross-border terror probe

Gardaí have arrested a man aged in his 30s in Laois as part of a cross-border terrorism investigation

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Gardaí arrest one man as another man hospitalised after violent incident in Clondalkin

Gardaí arrest one man as another man hospitalised after violent incident in Clondalkin

A hatchet and knife were recovered from the scene at St Cuthbert’s Court which has since been technically examined

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Jury sworn in for Killarney murder trial

Jury sworn in for Killarney murder trial

Billy Burns, aged 55 of Arlington Lodge, Tralee, is charged with murdering Miriam Burns, aged 75

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Data hacker or catfish using sms texting. Text message phone fraud or scam. Online chatbot or tech support forum. Secret darkweb

Missing industry data delayed scam text message warning system

Internal documents also detailed how SMS scams were costing around €115m per year for Irish businesses and mobile users

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Outrage as violent offenders among hundreds granted temporary prison release

Outrage as violent offenders among hundreds granted temporary prison release

Victims’ advocates and MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú condemn temporary release policy after FOI reveals dozens of violent offenders freed

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

'Cork getting screwed again': Anger over composition of new community partnerships

'Cork getting screwed again': Anger over composition of new community partnerships

The new forums, or partnerships, will replace the former joint policing committees that were disbanded a few years ago

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Jennie's law puts onus on abused to act

Jennie's law puts onus on abused to act

Jennie's Law is a triumph for the Poole family and campaigners and the public nature of it is unheard of for 'behind closed doors' Ireland. But it needs to go further to work, writes Mary-Louise Lynch

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

'We're all absolutely shocked by this': Gardaí make major gun seizure in Cork suburb

'We're all absolutely shocked by this': Gardaí make major gun seizure in Cork suburb

House in Douglas described by gardaí as a 'gun-making factory'

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

The Criminal Courts of Justice, building in Parkgate Street, Dublin, Ireland.

Four-year-old boy was kept out of sight before being shaken to death, court told

Murder trial hears that the accused woman had described keeping the boy in his room in the days prior to his death

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Tyrrelstown incident

Dublin stabbing victim named as gardaí arrest man in his 20s

Gardaí are investigating 'all of the circumstances surrounding the death' of Victor Mamaliga following the incident in Tyrrelstown

Sun, 02 Nov, 2025

State should provide home security systems for stalking victims, says Cork survivor

State should provide home security systems for stalking victims, says Cork survivor

The psychological and emotional toll required therapy and medical appointments, while the perpetrator had access to free psychological and educational supports in prison, Laura O’Connell said

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Compensation scheme must be reformed to be victim-led and rights-based, says attack survivor

Compensation scheme must be reformed to be victim-led and rights-based, says attack survivor

Ruth Maxwell has fought for improvements for victims of crime, including to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (CICT), after she was attacked in May 2016

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Law Reform Commission to propose new State compensation scheme for victims of crime

Law Reform Commission to propose new State compensation scheme for victims of crime

Law Reform Commission to propose a statutory compensation scheme for victims of crime, including payments for pain and suffering for the first time

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

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Council to reintroduce CCTV to stop illegal dumping across Cork

The system was in place at some sites up until 2019, but it was discontinued due to issues with data protection and who was allowed to view and store the footage

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Cork forum to tackle anti-social behaviour and speeding crimewaves

Cork forum to tackle anti-social behaviour and speeding crimewaves

Councillors representing the Carrigaline area are demanding undercover gardaí and gardaí on bicycles start patrolling it regularly

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Eyes in the sky crucial to convictions in Kieran Quilligan case

Eyes in the sky crucial to convictions in Kieran Quilligan case

Two men have been found guilty of carrying out the murder of a 47-year-old man in Cork just over two years ago. Liam Heylin was in court to see how it unfolded

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

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Irish-linked Italian Serie B club placed under court control for mafia infiltration

People tied to the Camorra's D'Alessandro clan controlled club activities including ticketing, catering, cleaning, healthcare and even, until last year, travel services for the first team, prosecutors said

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

CC Niamh Kelly

14 years for man who subjected his ex to 'breathtaking' violence, stabbing her 50 times

Judge said 21-year-old Niamh Kelly's 'carefree days are gone' given the lifelong injuries inflicted on her by her ex-boyfriend

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Kerry man guilty of stabbing his brother to death after cousin’s funeral

Kerry man guilty of stabbing his brother to death after cousin’s funeral

Paudie O’Connor, 42, died at the scene, having suffered a single stab wound that pierced his chest, heart, and liver

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Jennie’s Law: Domestic abusers will now be named publicly with their victim's consent

Jennie’s Law: Domestic abusers will now be named publicly with their victim's consent

Minister commends the family of murdered Dubliner Jennifer Poole as he brings new domestic abuse law to Cabinet

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

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An Garda Síochána will be almost 400 short of recruitment target this year

TD warns that Ireland will be underpoliced during its presidency of the European Council

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Grieving parents pleased with Lenihan meeting

'Please give us justice': Gardaí echo mum's appeal on 18th anniversary of Paul Quinn's murder

Paul Quinn was murdered in Co Monaghan on October 20 in 2007 after being lured to a shed by a number of men

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Revenue launches new €8.75m customs boat to combat smuggling

Revenue launches new €8.75m customs boat to combat smuggling

The €8.75m vessel ‘Cosaint’ will strengthen Revenue’s coastal patrols and boost Ireland’s fight against smuggling and organised crime

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Gardaí plan for release of Dublin stabbing suspect

Gardaí plan for release of Dublin stabbing suspect

The suspect, a juvenile, may be discharged from hospital on Friday, but could remain in over the weekend

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Cork superintendent appointed as first-ever Rural Crime Lead

Cork superintendent appointed as first-ever Rural Crime Lead

Fermoy-based Supt Michael Corbett has identified farm machinery theft, illegal hunting, burglary, and drugs as some of the key areas he is looking to tackle.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Two men arrested in connection with violent death of postman in North Cork

Two men arrested in connection with violent death of postman in North Cork

Gardaí are questioning two men after Mallow postman Barry Daly was found dead near his Doneraile home on Sunday morning

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Let's stop putting employment barriers in front of people with criminal convictions

Let's stop putting employment barriers in front of people with criminal convictions

Understanding Garda vetting — what it is and what it isn't — is one of the first steps we must take towards rehabilitating those of us who have made mistakes

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Behind the headlines: How Cork is fighting to restore confidence in the city centre

Behind the headlines: How Cork is fighting to restore confidence in the city centre

Business leaders, gardaí, and city officials met to address safety concerns in Cork, as new measures aim to restore public confidence

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Drugs seizure on cargo ship

Revenue to face PAC as cost of seized drug ship MV Matthew in Cork nears €11m

Revenue faces PAC scrutiny after spending almost €11m maintaining the seized drug trafficking vessel MV Matthew, still docked in Cork

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

Garda inscription on a police jacket from Ireland

Justice minister doubles down on 5,000 more gardaí target

Garda college is currently operating 'at near full capacity' with 800 to 900 trainees per year

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

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Gardaí investigating criminal activity on the dark web make two arrests

Cannabis and a volume of electronic exhibits were seized at the scene and will be examined by forensics

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Two men arrested as gardaí uncover €164,000 cannabis grow house in Wexford

Two men arrested as gardaí uncover €164,000 cannabis grow house in Wexford

Gardaí discovered a sophisticated cannabis grow house and seized plants worth an estimated €164,000 during raids in Co Wexford

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

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Two arrested in connection with 'violent incident' near Rathkeale

They're both currently being detained at a Garda Station in Co. Limerick under the provisions of Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939/89

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Official Opening of the Central Mental Hospital, Portrane

Budget 2026: Minister seeks funds for psychiatric ICU in Central Mental Hospital

Opening could 'significantly reduce' the lengthy waiting times for severely ill prisoners

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

UK organisations urged to boost cyber attack defences

China and North Korea linked to cybercrime groups targeting Ireland

EU cyber agency ENISA said Russian state cyber groups continuously targeted EU states with cyberespionage but found no reported incidents of Russian activity in Ireland

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Burglar

Gardaí using elite armed intervention squads to intercept organised burglary groups

An Garda Síochána is adopting similar high-security response to organised burglary that it has to gangland killers

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Garda Covid-19 Checkpoint - N7 Motorway, Dublin

Three held over Limerick shooting

A teenager and two men aged in their 20s and 40s are being detained at separate garda stations in Co Limerick

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Heathfield Estate Deaths of Man and Child

Murder investigation resources allocated to case of father and daughter found dead in home

Detectives believe Krzysztof Daczkowski killed his five-year-old daughter, Julia, and then died by suicide at their home in the Finglas area of North Dublin on Saturday evening

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

More than €10m paid to victims of violent crime to compensate for financial losses

More than €10m paid to victims of violent crime to compensate for financial losses

Advocates call for scheme to be widened to include compensation for 'pain and suffering'

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Garda Commissioner warns children being lured into crime through social media and online gaming

Garda Commissioner warns children being lured into crime through social media and online gaming

More than 400 police chiefs warn organised crime is recruiting children online, urging urgent international cooperation and stronger protective measures

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

Justin Kelly press conference

Garda boss and justice minister agree Dublin 'is safe'

Justin Kelly says his job is to 'turn around' feeling that capital is unsafe

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025