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Garda jailed after spear-tackling 'very skinny' handcuffed teenager
Judge Codd said that when the victim landed on his head, a sound 'like a loud crack like a gun shot could be heard'

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

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Two investigations, two outcomes: what the gun parts case says about garda accountability
A whistleblower’s evidence cleared internally but referred to the DPP raises unsettling questions about Garda oversight and transparency

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Garda ombudsman sends file to DPP over alleged criminality by senior garda in gun parts case
Garda ombudsman sends file to DPP over alleged criminality by senior garda in gun parts case
Fiosrú referral follows protected disclosure, despite internal Garda inquiry clearing senior officer of wrongdoing and recommending no action

Mon, 02 Feb, 2026

Mick Clifford: Long and winding road from WhatsApp messages to the Limerick garda trial
Mick Clifford: Long and winding road from WhatsApp messages to the Limerick garda trial
The probe into fixed charge notices was legal, but many questions remain — including whether it was even necessary, writes Mick Clifford

Sun, 01 Feb, 2026

Garda couple to sue force after acquittal in Limerick penalty points trial
S Garda couple to sue force after acquittal in Limerick penalty points trial
They claim that, in an initial interview, a photograph of their young son was produced in an attempt at intimidation

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

George Nkencho inquest
Jury returns narrative verdict at George Nkencho inquest
The jury also made a number of recommendations in relation to gardaí, including in relation to body-worn cameras

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

'You can’t be naïve to think it is still just cocaine or ecstasy like it was before. It’s a whole new ballgame'
'You can’t be naïve to think it is still just cocaine or ecstasy like it was before. It’s a whole new ballgame'
Cork senator Nicole Ryan has renewed her warning about the availability of synthetic drugs ahead of the 10th anniversary of her brother's death

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Using mobile phone whilst driving, UK
'Alarming' 8% of motorists caught using mobile phones while driving last year
An Garda Síochána will be conducting additional road traffic enforcement activity over the St Brigid’s bank holiday weekend 

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Former state pathologist tells inquest shot fired into George Nkencho's back proved 'rapidly fatal'
Former state pathologist tells inquest shot fired into George Nkencho's back proved 'rapidly fatal'
Dr Han Suyin concluded that none of the bullets were fired 'at close contact' but at 'an intermediate range'

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Infant boy seriously injured following attack by two dogs 
Infant boy seriously injured following attack by two dogs 
Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a residential property in Callan at around 3pm

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Gardaí had detained George Nkencho under Mental Health Act in year before his death, inquest told
Gardaí had detained George Nkencho under Mental Health Act in year before his death, inquest told
Dublin District Coroner’s Court heard that Me Nkencho had been examined by a doctor during his detention and deemed not to pose a risk either to himself or the public.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Man in his 60s dies after being struck by tractor in Clare village crash
Woman hospitalised after hurley assault in Co Limerick
Gardaí are investigating an early-morning assault in Kilmallock that left a woman in her 30s hospitalised

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

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Man charged following fatal assault of Teddy Murnane in Tipperary
Gardaí charge a man following a fatal assault in Tipperary as details emerge about the victim’s past convictions

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

Suspensions lifted for four gardaí acquitted in Limerick fixed-charge notice case
Suspensions lifted for four gardaí acquitted in Limerick fixed-charge notice case
Four gardaí suspended since 2020 have returned to duty after full acquittal, as calls grow for scrutiny of the prosecution

Wed, 28 Jan, 2026

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Dublin gardaí seize scooters and bikes in drug dealing crackdown
Haul is the result of an ongoing investigation by a crime unit attached to the Dublin North Central Division

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

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Woman in her 60s killed in truck and pedestrian collision in Swords
Woman pronounced dead at the scene as garda forensic investigators examine fatal collision at busy Swords junction

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Garda Síochána seek public views on draft CCTV code of practice
Garda Síochána seek public views on draft CCTV code of practice
Gardaí are seeking public feedback on updated CCTV rules as Ireland prepares for stricter oversight from 2026

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Police fire Taser guns more frequently
Cork farmer who claims he was tasered by armed gardaí raiding his farm settles High Court action
The judge also made an order directing the Garda Commissioner to pay the innocent farmer’s legal costs

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Mick Clifford: Limerick garda trial should never have happened 
Mick Clifford: Limerick garda trial should never have happened 
All five defendants in the Limerick garda trial have been cleared of all charges. As Mick Clifford has been pointing out since 2020, questions remain over the ordeal they were put through

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Mum of teen killed by scrambler leads hundreds in walk for justice
Man due in court in connection with fatal Dublin scrambler crash 
He is expected to appear before Blanchardstown District Court this morning

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Limerick garda trial: Spontaneous cheering in court as five gardaí found not guilty
Limerick garda trial: Spontaneous cheering in court as five gardaí found not guilty
Eamon O’Neill, sergeants Anne Marie Hassett and Michelle Leahy and gardaí Tom McGlinchey and Colm Geary broke down when the verdicts were read out

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Gardaí charge 10 people in Dublin for alleged money laundering and terrorist financing
Man taken to hospital following day-time stabbing in Limerick
The man was injured during an incident on Sunday morning 

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Man, 50s, dies following collision in Co Louth
Man, 50s, dies following collision in Co Louth
Another man was taken to hospital

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Man believed to be leading figure in crime gang ‘The Family’ due in court
Man believed to be leading figure in crime gang ‘The Family’ due in court
The man was charged with offences in connection with organised crime activities

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Limerick Garda traffic trial: Jury sent home for weekend
Limerick Garda traffic trial: Jury sent home for weekend
After eight weeks hearing evidence at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court, the jury of eight men and four women will resume their deliberations on Monday

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Two men arrested as gardaí probe more than 40 crime incidents nationwide
Two men arrested as gardaí probe more than 40 crime incidents nationwide
Arrests follow searches in Dublin and Carlow as part of Operation Thor investigation into theft, deception and vehicle offences

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Garda couldn't believe George Nkencho was 'still going' after several shots were fired, inquest told
Garda couldn't believe George Nkencho was 'still going' after several shots were fired, inquest told
The seventh day of the inquest also heard that gardaí used tasers four times before fatal shooting of George Nkencho

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Jury told 'narrowing narrative' during 'vicious' prosecution of retired garda, defence claims
Jury told 'narrowing narrative' during 'vicious' prosecution of retired garda, defence claims
Some of the motorists involved included members of the Limerick senior hurling panel, which Mr O’Neill was associated with

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Four men arrested following robbery at a commercial premises in Co Clare
Four men arrested following robbery at a commercial premises in Co Clare
The incident happened at around 3.15pm in Carrigaholt, and a quantity of cash was reported stolen

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Man, 40s, hospitalised after car collides with Garda van in Waterford
Man, 40s, hospitalised after car collides with Garda van in Waterford
The driver of the car was taken to University Hospital Waterford

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Garda tells inquest George Nkencho 'was going to kill me if he got the chance'
Garda tells inquest George Nkencho 'was going to kill me if he got the chance'
The member of the Garda Armed Support Unit identified only as Garda A described how the deceased tried to stab him on four occasions in the space of around 30 seconds

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

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

Blue lights on the roof of a Garda Siochana Irish police car
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

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