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<p>Husband and wife, retired superintendent Eamon O'Neill and Sergeant Anne-Maire Hassett. In 2019, Mr O'Neill was arrested and taken to Athlone for questioning; Sgt Hassett was held in their home for two hours. This week, they and the other three defendants in the Limerick Garda trial have been found not guilty of all charges. Picture: Brendan Gleeson </p>

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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

<p>Eamonn O'Neill (left) and Anne Marie Hassett (right) and three other gardaí were found not guilty of charges alleging the 'squaring' of motoring tickets this week following a 35-day trial. File picture: Brendan Gleeson</p>

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Garda couple to sue force after acquittal in Limerick penalty points trial

<p>(Left to right) George Nkencho's mother, Blessing, his brothers, Emmanuel and Victor, and his sister, Grateful demonstrate outside Store Street Garda Station in Dublin on Friday. Photo: Brian Lawless/PA</p>

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Jury returns narrative verdict at George Nkencho inquest

'You can’t be naïve to think it is still just cocaine or ecstasy like it was before. It’s a whole new ballgame'

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'You can’t be naïve to think it is still just cocaine or ecstasy like it was before. It’s a whole new ballgame'

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'Alarming' 8% of motorists caught using mobile phones while driving last year

Former state pathologist tells inquest shot fired into George Nkencho's back proved 'rapidly fatal'

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Former state pathologist tells inquest shot fired into George Nkencho's back proved 'rapidly fatal'

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

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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

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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

Military accident

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