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Gardaí deport 25 convicted sex offenders in new operation
Gardaí deport 25 convicted sex offenders in new operation
Operation Moonridge targets 'highly dangerous' non-Irish nationals living in the state. 

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Mick Clifford: Why did Margaret Loftus wait 13 years for justice after a brutal assault?
Mick Clifford: Why did Margaret Loftus wait 13 years for justice after a brutal assault?
Margaret Loftus’s 13-year struggle exposes how institutional delay compounds the trauma of domestic violence victims

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

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Suspension for accused gardaí 'terrifying', retired senior garda tells Limerick trial
The retired assistant Garda commissioner said 'the stigma attached is horrendous'

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Tasers are a bad idea for quelling riots. Here's why
Tasers are a bad idea for quelling riots. Here's why
The idea that tasers would be used during a riot fundamentally misunderstands both the dynamics of civil unrest and the function of tasers, writes Illan Wall 

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Retired superintendent helped end Limerick gang feud that killed 23, gardaí trial told
Retired superintendent helped end Limerick gang feud that killed 23, gardaí trial told
Retired chief superintendent Gerry Mahon told the trial that former superintendent Eamon O’Neill 'saved many lives' while serving as a garda

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

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Garda probe under way after cars set on fire in Co Clare
Gardaí attended the scene following a 'report of an incident of criminal damage by fire' in Ennis

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

Dublin riots spark 152% rise in Garda spending on public order equipment
Dublin riots spark 152% rise in Garda spending on public order equipment
An Garda Síochána spent over €6.3 million on equipment in 2024, compared to €2.3m on the same kinds of equipment the year before

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

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More than 600 gardaí injured in the line of duty last year
Gardaí injured at work during 2025 rose by 11% compared to the previous year

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Inquest jury shown video of armed gardaí firing five shots at George Nkencho
Inquest jury shown video of armed gardaí firing five shots at George Nkencho
The witness admitted thinking originally that gardaí were just shooting in the air and not at the deceased

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Man taken to hospital after being assaulted with 'glass implement' in Dublin
Man taken to hospital after being assaulted with 'glass implement' in Dublin
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact them

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Inquest hears conflicting testimony on whether gardaí 'charged' at George Nkencho 
Inquest hears conflicting testimony on whether gardaí 'charged' at George Nkencho 
One witness while he did not believe Mr Nkencho was under the influence of anything, he felt he was 'not in the right frame of mind' and 'looked lost'

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Deepfake concerns
Gardaí investigating 200 reports of child sexual abuse images generated by Grok
Garda cyber crime chiefs warn AI-generated abuse imagery is rising rapidly and investigations often involve complex cross-border legal delays

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

George Nkencho left supermarket staff in fear of their lives before garda shooting, inquest told
George Nkencho left supermarket staff in fear of their lives before garda shooting, inquest told
George Nkencho's mother said he was affected mentally by a car accident in 2015

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

Kevin Flatley death
Future all-Ireland police agency should focus on 'quality of service'
Former Garda boss says legitimacy of such a service a 'generational' matter

Tue, 13 Jan, 2026

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Gardaí 'must distinguish' between face mask users before asking individuals to remove them
In June 2024, then justice minister Helen McEntee announced the government would change the law 'to allow gardaí to direct protesters to remove face coverings and masks'.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Garda deputy commissioner role set to be advertised after months-long delay
Garda deputy commissioner role set to be advertised after months-long delay
Public Appointments Service expected to launch competition as senior gardaí emerge as frontrunners for second most senior policing role.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Father and son found dead in suspected murder-suicide named locally
Father and son found dead in suspected murder-suicide named locally
The remains were found in two separate houses, in the Ballyfermot and Clondalkin areas of west Dublin on Thursday

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

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Cork garda to stand trial on burglary, harassment, criminal damage and assault charges
Alan O'Mahony, with an address at Commons Road in Cork, was not present in court and is currently off on sick leave

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

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Man killed following assault in Co Donegal named as Stephen McCahill
Man later arrested by gardaí 

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

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Two men, 30s, killed in separate crashes in Kerry and Longford
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to the collisions, both of which happened on Saturday night

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Man on life support after one-punch attack in Roscommon
Man on life support after one-punch attack in Roscommon
A man has been arrested in connection with the incident at around 1am on New Year’s Day on Barrack St in Ballaghaderreen

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Finglas arson attack: Woman left fighting for her life is now in 'stable' condition
Finglas arson attack: Woman left fighting for her life is now in 'stable' condition
Gardaí said four other people injured in the fire-bombing, which targeted the wrong house, were released from hospital

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Cannabis plants worth over €2m seized in Westmeath garda operation
Cannabis plants worth over €2m seized in Westmeath garda operation
Gardaí uncovered two sophisticated cannabis growhouses during warrant-backed searches linked to a national anti-drugs operation

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Man in critical condition after serious assault in Roscommon
Man in critical condition after serious assault in Roscommon
A man has been arrested in connection with the serious assault as gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses to the incident

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

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Body found during search for missing man in Kerry
Gardaí have thanked local volunteers, the coastguard and civil defence for their help in finding Mr Downing

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

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Two men due in court as €750k seized during garda searches in Douglas
Gardaí said the drugs were discovered during raids conducted in the Douglas area on Tuesday

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

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Woman, 50s, seriously injured following Carlow dog attack
The woman apparently suffered injuries to the face and head, after she was attacked by one of her own dogs

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

Gardaí appeal for information as car used in fatal arson attack identified 
Gardaí appeal for information as car used in fatal arson attack identified 
Gardaí said they are 'satisfied that any previous registered owners of this car are not involved in any way with this murderous attack'

Tue, 30 Dec, 2025

Jockey, Paul Kavanagh, 20, killed in car accident
Jockey, Paul Kavanagh, 20, killed in car accident
Trainer Enda Bolger described him as 'a credit to his parents'

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

Clonmel in shock after 'heartbreaking' discovery of woman's body near local landmark
Clonmel in shock after 'heartbreaking' discovery of woman's body near local landmark
Gardaí said they are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the discovery, which occurred shortly after 3pm near Holy Years Cross

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

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Senior gardaí 'very worried' at surge in arrests of people driving under the influence
In the last week, six more people have died on the roads. This brings total fatalities for 2025 to 184 so far

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

More than €210,000 claimed back by TDs and senators to upgrade personal security
More than €210,000 claimed back by TDs and senators to upgrade personal security
The Oireachtas members claimed back €210,000 in the last year for items such as intruder alarms, CCTV, panic buttons, and personal monitoring devices

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

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Gardaí want charges brought against ‘The Family’ drug gang
An Garda Síochána has sent a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions seeking charges against the leaders of Ireland’s number one drug-trafficking network

Mon, 22 Dec, 2025

Christmas buzz on Patrick’s Street as Cork City comes alive for the festive rush
Christmas buzz on Patrick’s Street as Cork City comes alive for the festive rush
From garda patrols and street cleaners to singers and shopkeepers, Cork city’s Christmas spirit shines brightest on its main street

Sat, 20 Dec, 2025

Three arrested in connection with €4m cocaine seizure in Kildare and Wexford
Three arrested in connection with €4m cocaine seizure in Kildare and Wexford
The searches resulted in the seizure of a total of 58kg of suspected cocaine

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

Three road deaths in separate collisions as man held in connection with Monaghan crash
Three road deaths in separate collisions as man held in connection with Monaghan crash
The three fatalities bring to 183 the number of people who have died on Irish roads so far in 2025

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

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Man in critical condition after being hit by car and assaulted by its occupants in Dublin
The victim, aged in his late 30s, was knocked down by a vehicle before a number of men exited the vehicle 'and continued to assault him with weapons'

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

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Man, 20s, dies in single-vehicle crash in Tipperary
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses, saying they are particularly interested in potential sightings of a 2005-registered grey Toyota Yaris

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

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Gardaí launched 41 investigations into missing cash that was taken as evidence, Dáil committee told
Garda spokesperson said then commissioner Drew Harris previously told the Public Accounts Committee storage of evidence "'was robust but was not fool-proof against individual Garda personnel with criminal intent'

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

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Gardaí appeal for witnesses after man, 60s, seriously injured in Offaly crash
The man was the driver and sole occupant of the car. No others were injured in the incident

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Chief Superintendent denies telling gardaí they could be downgraded from suspects to witnesses, court hears
Chief Superintendent denies telling gardaí they could be downgraded from suspects to witnesses, court hears
This is the sixth week of the trial of retired superintendent Eamon O’Neill and four serving gardaí, Sergeant Anne Marie Hassett, Sergeant Michelle Leahy, Garda Tom McGlinchey and Garda Colm Geary

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Garda ombudsman investigating death of man, 40s, in Temple Bar last weekend
Garda ombudsman investigating death of man, 40s, in Temple Bar last weekend
After gardaí arrived at the scene, the man, 40s, was detained. Gardaí say they subsequently 'sought assistance from a nearby ambulance crew as the male appeared unwell'

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Investigation underway after man, 60s, dies in Limerick house fire 
Investigation underway after man, 60s, dies in Limerick house fire 
The fire broke out at a farmhouse in the Abbeyfeale area on Tuesday afternoon

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Revealed: 27% more drug-driving offences in first nine months of 2025 than all of last year
Revealed: 27% more drug-driving offences in first nine months of 2025 than all of last year
New data reveals that 28,206 people have appeared in courts on drink- or drug-driving charges in five years

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

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