THERE has been a sharp increase in completed bomb attacks this year, as gang turf wars and personal feuds reach new heights.

Crucial garda interviews with a Dublin man accused of IRA membership cannot be used as evidence against him, the Special Criminal Court has determined.

Gardaí found a submachine gun and ammunition at a house in west Dublin during investigations into links between the Real IRA and Dublin criminals, the Special Criminal Court heard today.

A 71-year-old woman dropped to four stone in weight and lost the will to live following her husband’s death, an inquest heard today.

GARDAÍ fear a long-running gang war in Dublin is escalating following the attempted murder of a youth yesterday morning.