
Former state agency CEO told gardaí he was being ‘blackmailed’ by sitting senator
The former chief executive of Inland Fisheries Ireland has said he made a statement to gardaí that he was “being blackmailed” by a sitting senator in a bid to force him to reinstate a suspended senior employee.

Gardener who told gardaí he was in fear when he agreed to hold nearly €90,000 of drugs jailed
A landscape gardener who told gardaí he was in fear when he agreed to hold nearly €90,000 of drugs has been jailed for three years.

Gardaí ‘not actively monitoring’ the dark web, says assistant commissioner
Angela Willis also told an Oireachtas committee about its investigations into AI tool Grok.

Gardaí and PSNI Concerned About Online Radicalisation and Anti-Migrant Terrorism
The Garda Commissioner and the Chief Constable of the PSNI have expressed significant concern over the online radicalisation of young people and the growing threat posed by anti-migrant terrorism.

Drugs worth over €700,000 seized in north Dublin
Two men have been arrested after drugs valued at more than €700,000, along with a sum of cash, were seized by gardaí in north Dublin.

Worldirish-timesirish-independent5d ago2 sources Woman arrested in Dublin stabbing death investigation
A woman in her 60s has been arrested by Irish police investigating the stabbing death of a man at a house in Foster Terrace, Dublin 3, last month.

Young Monaghan driver banned for six years after he’s caught by gardaí barely three months into earlier driving ban
A judge has put a steelwork fabricator off the road for six years after he was caught drug driving and twice with no insurance inside the space of five weeks while barely three months into a 12 month disqualification period.

Cork Sex Offender Sent Snapchat Message to Schoolgirl Hours After Prison Release
Anthony Quigley, a sex offender from Cork, Ireland, sent a Snapchat message to a schoolgirl within three hours of his release from prison, having previously described Snapchat as a 'safe haven for paedophiles' to gardaí.

Half of Gifts Accepted by Irish Police Broke Anti-Corruption Rules
Half of the gifts accepted by An Garda Síochána (Irish police) were found to have broken anti-corruption rules, with the last publicly recorded gift being a €20 coffee voucher in July 2021.

Politicsirish-timesirish-independentthe-journal7d ago3 sources Gardaí Conclude Current Search Phase in Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob Murder Investigations
Gardaí have concluded the 'current search phase' as part of ongoing investigations into the murders of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob, continuing to appeal for any information related to either case.

Concerns raised over absence of drug testing for gardaí
A review by the Policing and Community Safety Authority has raised concerns about the absence of substance abuse testing and in-service vetting for serving gardaí.

Man Found Hiding in Wardrobe After Week-Long Manhunt for Hit-and-Run
A 27-year-old convicted criminal, who had been on the run for a week following a hit-and-run incident, was apprehended by gardaí hiding in a wardrobe at his family home.

Worldirish-timesrte-newsthe-journal8d ago3 sources Chief Suspect Rearrested in Michael Gaine Murder Probe
Gardaí in Kerry have rearrested the chief suspect in the murder investigation of Michael 'Mike' Gaine, who was reported missing almost a year ago and whose remains were found in May.

Worldirish-independent9d ago Gardaí launch investigation following Cork city house fire involving a child
Gardaí have launched an investigation into the arson of a house in Cork, in which a child was forced to be rescued early Monday morning.

Gardaí Appeal for Help on 15th Anniversary of Woman's Disappearance in Dublin
Gardaí are appealing for public assistance in locating Esra, who has been missing since leaving her home in Clondalkin, Dublin 22, on February 23, 2011, marking the 15th anniversary of her disappearance.

Significant Increase in Online Fraud Offences Reported in Ireland
Gardaí have reported a significant increase in fraud offences, with online fraud rising by over 130% in the past year.

Two men charged over assault of man in Temple Bar
Gardaí have identified the critically injured man after a public appeal.

Worldirish-independent10d ago New Witness Claims Larry Murphy Buried Vehicles in Missing Women Investigation
A new witness statement claims convicted rapist Larry Murphy buried two vehicles on land now being searched by gardaí investigating the murders of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob.

Worldirish-independent10d ago New Witness Claims Larry Murphy Buried Vehicles on Land Searched in Missing Women Case
A new witness statement alleges that convicted rapist Larry Murphy buried two vehicles on land currently being searched by Gardaí in the investigation into the disappearances of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob.

Former Fisheries CEO tells WRC of 'blackmail' by senator
The former chief executive of Inland Fisheries Ireland has said that he made a statement to gardaí that he was "being blackmailed" by a senator in a bid to force him to reinstate a suspended senior employee.

Man with gunshot wounds leaves hospital before police arrive in Ireland
Mystery surrounds an incident where a 29-year-old man presented himself at a hospital with a gunshot wound to his hand but left before gardaí (Irish police) arrived.

Gardaí Investigate Hit and Run in Kerry Leaving Man Gravely Injured
Irish police have launched an investigation to find the driver of a car involved in a hit and run incident near Ardfert and Abbeydorney, Kerry, which left a man gravely injured.

A prosecuting barrister has blamed budget overruns for a delay in the trials of three gardaí
The three accused garda are charged with perverting the course of justice in connection with the alleged termination of road traffic offence tickets.

Solicitor claims he was threatened at gunpoint and forced to dig his own grave by alleged ‘garda informant’
A solicitor claims he was threatened at gunpoint and forced to dig his own grave in an alleged violent abduction that gardaí failed to properly investigate.

Woman (60s) arrested in connection to fatal assault that resulted in death of man in his 50s
Gardaí responded to reports of an assault that occurred on Foster Terrace, Dublin 3 at around 1.30am on Saturday, 31 January.

Gardaí to examine possible disruption to major events over ongoing pay dispute
Gardaí are set to consider “all possible actions” that could disrupt events including the Irish Open and EU presidency in a row over pay and allowances.

School enrolment fraud boosting grant payments probed by gardaí, committee told
Seamus McCarthy, the Comptroller and Auditor General says grants are still worked out using spread sheets.

Worldirish-timesthe-journal6d ago2 sources Man Arrested in Limerick Following €1.5 Million Drug Seizure
A man has been arrested in Limerick, Ireland, after authorities seized €1.5 million worth of cocaine and cannabis. This operation is part of ongoing efforts by Limerick gardaí to target drug dealers in the region.

Wicklow search for missing women concludes
Gardaí have concluded a 'current search phase' at a Co Wicklow quarry as part of their investigation into the murder and disappearance of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob.

Man Questioned Over Murder of Kerry Sheep Farmer Michael Gaine
A man in his 50s is still being questioned by Gardaí in connection with the murder of Kerry sheep farmer Michael Gaine, following the discovery of new circumstantial evidence.

Man arrested in connection with murder of Kerry farmer Michael 'Mike' Gaine
Gardaí investigating the murder of Kerry farmer Michael 'Mike' Gaine have arrested a man for questioning, as concerns for the farmer had been clear from the beginning of the investigation.

Unaccompanied Learner Driver Believed to Have Killed 16-Year-Old Mia Lily Keogh O’Keeffe
Gardaí believe an unaccompanied learner driver was responsible for the death of 16-year-old Mia Lily Keogh O’Keeffe, with the vehicle found at the driver’s family home severely damaged.

Worldirish-independent9d ago Mother Accused of Stabbing Partner Outside Dublin Home
A mother-of-eight is accused of stabbing her partner in the chest with a kitchen knife outside her Dublin home, allegedly telling gardaí, 'you’ve got to protect yourself, don’t you?'

Gardaí renew appeal for missing woman 15 years on
Gardaí are renewing their appeal to the public for help in the case of missing person Esra Uyrunn, 15 years on from her disappearance.

Significant Increase in Fraud Offences
Gardaí have reported a significant increase in fraud offences, particularly online fraud, which saw a rise of over 130% last year.

Fatal Car Crash in Co Waterford Kills Two
Gardaí are seeking witnesses to a fatal road accident in County Waterford that resulted in the deaths of a man and a woman, both in their 40s, at the scene.

Sportirish-independent10d ago Turmoil at Dunboyne Tennis Club After Coach Expulsions and Garda Intervention
Dunboyne Tennis Club experienced turmoil, holding its AGM online after receiving Garda advice against an in-person meeting, following the expulsion of coaches.

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Woman Arrested After Man Critically Injured in Alleged Clondalkin Assault
A woman has been arrested following an alleged assault on Lealand Road in Clondalkin, Dublin, which left a man critically injured. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident.

Politicsirish-timesrte-news3h ago2 sources Former Irish State Agency Chief Alleges Blackmail by Senator and Fraud
Francis O’Donnell, former chief of Inland Fisheries Ireland, told the Workplace Relations Commission that he reported to gardaí that he was 'being blackmailed' by a senator and that 'significant fraud had occurred' at the agency.

Worldirish-independent1d ago Pedestrian in critical condition after road collision in Kerry, Ireland
A pedestrian in his 30s is in critical condition at University Hospital Kerry following a serious road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian in the Tubrid More area of Ardfert, north Kerry.

Man Jailed for Assaulting Gardaí with Corrosive Liquid
A man has been jailed for assaulting two gardaí during his arrest, an incident in which his female accomplice sprayed a corrosive liquid into a garda's eye.

Gardaí Seize Drugs and Arrest Two in Dublin
Gardaí in Dublin seized over €700,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine, along with cash in euro and sterling, leading to two arrests.

Gardaí to Consult Norwegian Police for Ireland-Israel Match Security
Irish Gardaí plan to use the experience of Norwegian police to guide their public order presence for the upcoming Ireland versus Israel football match at the Aviva Stadium in October.

Man sentenced to life for murder in Finglas, Ireland
A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Michael Ryan, described as a 'loving and caring family man,' in Finglas. The convicted man, Joseph Lawlor, was criticized for a letter blaming gardaí and the victim.

Irish Police to Undergo Drug Testing and Bank Account Checks
Irish police (Gardaí) will be subjected to drug testing and checks of their bank accounts as part of in-career vetting, following concerns raised by the commissioner regarding convictions and social media activity of Garda members.

E-Scooter Seized from Eight-Year-Old Boy in Co Louth, Ireland
Gardaí in County Louth, Ireland, seized an e-scooter from an eight-year-old boy, stating on social media that they 'don't want to be seen as killjoys' but enforcing regulations.

Worldirish-independentthe-journal7d ago2 sources Gardaí issue appeal as two teenage girls reported missing from Bere Island in Cork
Gardaí have appealed for information after two teenage girls were reported missing from Bere Island in Co Cork earlier this week.

Worldirish-timesirish-independentrte-news7d ago3 sources Man Arrested Again in Mike Gaine Murder Investigation
A man has been re-arrested in connection with the murder investigation of Kerry farmer Mike Gaine, who disappeared almost a year ago.

Gardaí Seize Merchandise Linked to International Black Axe Crime Gang
Irish police (Gardaí) have carried out raids and seized merchandise associated with the international organized crime gang known as Black Axe or Neo Black Movement, which is involved in theft and money laundering.

Mobile phone use behind the wheel worsens: ‘We’ve seen motorway drivers watching Netflix’
Gardaí detected wrongful usage of phones by drivers more often than any other road offence last year

Irish Childcare Providers Referred to Police Over Vetting Concerns
Tusla, Ireland's child and family agency, has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí due to concerns over staff vetting, with a quarter of staff in Special Emergency Arrangements lacking required documentation.

Two men due in court later today over alleged assault of man in Temple Bar
Gardaí identified a man critically injured in the incident after a public appeal.

Gardaí Renew Appeal for Missing Woman Esra Uyrun 15 Years On
Irish police are renewing their public appeal for information regarding the disappearance of Esra Uyrun, who went missing 15 years ago.

Man Attacked in Temple Bar Identified, Two Charged
Gardaí have identified a man critically injured in an assault in Temple Bar, Dublin, and two men have been charged in connection with the incident.

Fatal Road Crash in Tramore, Co. Waterford
A man and a woman, both in their 40s, were killed in a road crash on Tramore Road near Pickardstown in County Waterford.

Worldirish-independent10d ago Turmoil at Dunboyne Tennis Club Leads to Online AGM and Garda Intervention
Dunboyne Tennis Club experienced turmoil, holding its annual general meeting online after Gardaí advice, following the expulsion of coaches.

Man attacked in Temple Bar identified by gardaí as two men remain in custody
The man remains in critical condition in hospital.