Gardaí Combat Fake Videos and Misinformation on Fuel Protests
Irish police are actively working to remove fake videos and harmful content spreading dangerous misinformation regarding the garda response to recent fuel blockades.
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Irish police are actively working to remove fake videos and harmful content spreading dangerous misinformation regarding the garda response to recent fuel blockades.

Daniel Kinahan, an alleged Irish cartel boss and prominent figure in organized crime, has been arrested in Dubai on charges related to drug trafficking and other criminal activities. His arrest follows a years-long international manhunt.

Irish Gardaí are auctioning the final portion of a €2 million gold bullion seizure, which was confiscated as part of an investigation into money laundering for criminals.

Four trainee gardaí have been granted permission to challenge their dismissals from Templemore college. Their termination stemmed from an incident involving the handcuffing of a fellow student.
Gardaí in County Monaghan have launched a major search operation for a man in his 20s. He is wanted in connection with an incident where he allegedly rammed a garda patrol car.

A report detailing claims of improper use of public money at a State-funded body has been sent to the gardaí, with the department noting that the investigation faced significant constraints due to a persistent lack of cooperation.

The Taoiseach has accused Sinn Féin of lacking the courage to condemn threats made against An Garda Síochána (Irish police) arising from recent fuel protests.

Reports that Micheál Martin was attending his daughter's wedding during protests against Gardaí have been debunked; he was in government buildings but had attended a niece's wedding reception.

A convicted child rapist was sentenced to two and a half years in jail after being found in the company of three boys at his home in Rathmines, Dublin, following confidential information received by Gardaí.

Five individuals were arrested and charged by gardaí following what they described as a 'public gathering' in Cork city centre.

Up to 1,000 forecourts have run dry amid nationwide fuel protests, with a fuels industry body stating it may take ten days to return to normality at the pump.

Units of the Irish Defence Forces have been deployed at the Whitegate refinery, where a public order unit reportedly used pepper spray during an incident. New details are emerging regarding government supports related to the situation.

Irish police (Gardaí) have confirmed their awareness of a false document circulating on social media, purporting to be an 'operational directive' dated April 9, advising on responses to fuel price protests.

All members of An Garda Síochána (Irish police) with public order training have been instructed to report for duty in protective gear for the next three days, citing an 'exceptional event'.

The fuel protests have shown us two things that have heightened the tension behind the issues.
There is growing alarm in the Government as nationwide fuel protests escalate, with the Taoiseach describing the blockade of a key refinery in Cork as “national sabotage”.

Hauliers, farmers and contractors protesting against the cost of fuel are continuing to cause disruption in the capital and across the country.
Specialist detectives from the Gardaí have conducted their latest arrest operation targeting the 'Black Axe' crime network. This action is part of a long-running investigation into romance fraud, following an elderly woman being scammed out of a six-figure sum.
Gardaí in Ireland have officially classified the 'Lucky Dip' gang as a criminal organization, initiating a major crackdown on their activities.

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers shot and wounded a man in California after he allegedly tried to ram one of them with his vehicle. The FBI is investigating the incident.

Irish police (Gardaí) conducted a major road policing operation over the Easter bank holiday weekend, catching over 4,000 drivers speeding and 175 intoxicated. The operation ran from Thursday, April 2, until Monday morning.
Gardaí in Meath, Ireland, have issued a warning to parents after a 13-year-old boy was apprehended for erratically riding an e-scooter on the main street of Duleek.
An Garda Síochána, Ireland's national police force, has issued a public warning about significant traffic disruption expected across the country due to a planned nationwide fuel protest scheduled to begin early tomorrow morning.
A man has died following a road traffic collision in Co Cork today.
Gardaí, the Irish police force, have called for a distinct driving authorization for work purposes to prevent on-duty incidents from affecting officers' private driving licenses.
A 35-year-old woman was brutally attacked by a gang of masked youths in Dublin during an attempted e-bike theft, as Irish police issue warnings about a surge in hijackings across the country.

Gardaí detected 680 speeding drivers on the first day of an Easter road safety clampdown in Ireland, with one motorist caught driving at 147km/h in a 100km/h zone.

Gardaí investigating the explosion at a service station and building complex in Creeslough, Co Donegal, which claimed 10 lives in October 2022, have submitted a supplementary file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Irish police, An Garda Síochána, announced that all on-duty gardaí will be deployed to police roads over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, urging drivers to exercise extra caution, especially around pedestrians and cyclists.

Irish police and Interpol have issued a warning about a global increase in 'sextortion' cases, particularly affecting young men, with a 21-year-old Irish victim sharing his experience.

Members of the Gardaí (Irish police force) are recommending a career in the force, expressing no regrets despite concerns about social media threats and pension rules.

Ireland's Garda Commissioner called for legislative changes after an officer was prosecuted following a scrambler chase, highlighting concerns that gardaí responding to serious calls are treated similarly to incidents of 'bad driving'.
Two men have died after falling into the sea near Doonbeg, Co Clare, Ireland, while fishing. The Coast Guard was notified by gardaí about the incident.
Gardaí recovered a quantity of cocaine from a property in Edenderry, Co Offaly, where Christopher ‘Crunchie’ Holt died in a fatal fire, and where Tadgh Farrell (4) and his grand-aunt were previously killed.

Gardaí have seized a number of items linked to illegal cock fighting following a search in Co Tipperary, Ireland.

Garda sergeants and inspectors have strongly criticised the current system of garda suspensions where members can remain out of work for years, saying it is failing both the organisation and gardaí.
Gardaí have launched an investigation after the body of a man was discovered in a residence in Cookstown, Dublin 24. The results of the post-mortem will determine the course of the investigation.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin stated that the six-year wait for justice for gardaí added to their trauma but expressed a preference for an internal garda review of the case rather than a public inquiry.

Irish police (Gardaí) are awaiting the appearance of Martina and Ammi Burke in Castlebar, with no sign of the mother and daughter whose whereabouts have been largely unknown since a High Court judge ordered their jailing.
Three gardaí who were facing trial over allegations of 'squaring away' fixed-charge notices for motoring offences have had the charges against them formally dropped at Limerick Circuit Court.

The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and Europol have successfully seized cryptocurrency worth €30 million, including Bitcoin, which were identified as proceeds of crime. The seized assets can eventually be sold by the State.

Over 100 gardaí were involved in a high-intensity operation leading to the arrest of three men on suspicion of the attempted murder of a woman who was set on fire in Clondalkin.

Abdullah Khan, a 24-year-old self-described Salafi jihadist inspired by Isis, attacked gardaí and Conor McGregor's pub in Ireland, stating he wanted to send a message to those with a "right-wing mindset." He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on April 20.

Gardaí are seeking information on the movements of two vehicles seen driving dangerously in Co Tipperary, Ireland, following a serious assault on a woman over the weekend.
The family of a Waterford man who were not notified of the discovery of his body in his Dublin apartment for almost a week have called for a review of how gardaí liaise with relatives of deceased…
A woman in her 20s is in critical condition in hospital following a serious assault that occurred in Co Tipperary, Ireland, on Saturday evening, with gardaí investigating the incident.
Callum Walsh, brother of murder victim Daena Walsh, expressed his anguish after the sentencing of his sister's killer, recalling the day gardaí informed his family of her death in August 2024 in Roundwood, Co Wicklow.

Gardaí have arrested a man in his 70s as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal cockfighting activities.
Gardaí and security personnel arrived as a council in Meath, Ireland, took control of a family home constructed without planning permission, with the couple involved claiming they are being treated unfairly.
Traffic restrictions have been put in place around Dublin shopping centre

Lawyers for three Limerick gardaí (police officers) were informed that the State would withdraw the case against them. The retired Garda Peter O’Donnell and Gardaí Paul Baynham and Niall Deegan had all pleaded not guilty.

A total of 235 people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and over 5,000 speeding offences were detected over the St Patrick's Bank Holiday period, gardaí have revealed.
Members of the Lucky Dip gang are using devices that bypass the immobiliser on targeted vehicles.
Gardaí in Ireland have arrested a total of 188 people for driving under the influence since the launch of their St. Patrick's Bank Holiday Weekend Road Safety Campaign last Thursday.
Gardaí are set to open a murder investigation into death of father of one

A 6,220 sq ft home in Meath, built by Chris and Rose Murray without planning permission, has been seized by gardaí, bringing an end to a two-decade-long legal dispute over a 'wilful breach' of planning laws.
A teenager has been remanded on bail pending sentence after he was involved in a high-speed pursuit with gardaí during which officers drove at 180 km/hr in a failed attempt to close the gap on him.

More than 1,000 members of An Garda Síochána will be on duty across the Dublin Metropolitan Region tomorrow as part of an extensive policing plan for St Patrick's Festival celebrations.
It is nearly 30 years since Michael Lowry resigned in disgrace from John Bruton’s cabinet. He has spent three decades struggling with the courts, tribunals, the gardaí, the Revenue Commissioners and political opponents. Last week, he emerged stronger than ever: he had finally got the Director of Public Prosecutions off his back.
GARDAÍ are treating as suspicious the discovery of a young woman's body in Cork.

A man accused of murdering Daena Walsh told gardaí he did not kill his 'soul mate,' while Garda Technical Bureau members found knives in bags and bloodstained clothing items in a Co Cork apartment during the Central Criminal Court trial.
A man who claims gardaí mistook him for one of his nine identical brothers is the first person in the State to be prosecuted for obstructing deportation.
Gardaí investigating the 2005 gun murder of Eoin McCarthy in Co Wicklow made a new arrest after receiving a 'confession letter' related to the 21-year-old case.
Gardaí have arrested a 40-year-old man in connection with the 2005 murder of Dubliner Eoin McCarthy, whose remains were discovered in a wooded area in Hollywood, Co Wicklow, marking a significant development in the cold case.
Gardaí are investigating the discovery of a man's body at a property in Cavan town, Ireland.

Gardaí believe Christy Kinahan Snr and his sons have not left the UAE in four years, fearing arrest if they cross a border, effectively making Dubai their 'gilded cage'.
A farmer involved in the 'Bikegate' case, where a detective garda was suspended for lending him a bicycle during the pandemic, stated he 'didn't mean to cause upset.' The garda is expected to receive a significant payout.

Gardaí have closed off the roadway between the Parkway roundabout and Park Road at Dublin Road after three young men were injured, one seriously, following a road crash in Limerick.

The Gardaí successfully auctioned off €1.4 million worth of gold bullion that had been seized from a Kazakhstani drug gang in Dublin. The auction generated significant funds from the confiscated assets.

Irish police (Gardaí) have launched an investigation after a man was attacked with a steel weapon at a house in Limerick, with initial suspicions linking the incident to a personal dispute between two males.

Reports from an investigation into a protected disclosure at Skillnet Ireland have been forwarded to An Garda Síochána, the Revenue Commissioners, and the Corporate Enforcement Authority.
A man in his 20s has been arrested in Co Monaghan after two gardaí were injured when their patrol car was rammed. The officers are currently receiving treatment for their injuries.
Authorities in Wexford, Ireland, are investigating after a man's body was discovered in a home, with indications it may have been there for a considerable time. Gardaí believe the remains of the deceased, a man in his 60s, may have been in place for some time.

Gardaí prepared for a significant protest outside the Dáil, but the demonstration turned out to be scattered and short-lived, a stark contrast to previous disruptions.

Security being tightened for Taoiseach and Ministers amid concerns around hardliners and far-right agitators

The Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly confirmed that criminal probes have been launched after gardaí who policed protests were doxxed and threatened online, expressing his dismay at the situation.

Gardaí have dismantled barricades at Galway docks, ending a blockade of a fuel depot. This action comes amidst ongoing fuel protests across Ireland, with information on Sunday's demonstrations and their potential impact on schools also being reported.

Gardaí cleared a fuel protest on O’Connell Street, and the Irish Cabinet met to discuss a support scheme for those affected by fuel costs. A new poll reveals strong public backing for the nationwide fuel protests, adding pressure on the government.

Healthdaq, a healthcare recruitment company with offices in Belfast and Dublin, has reported that gardaí are investigating a cyber security incident affecting its operations.
The Irish government is set to resume discussions with representatives regarding a fuel support package, considering excise duty cuts and tax rebates to address a blockade on the country's fuel supply.

Country on the brink of economic chaos as people panic-buy fuel and forecourts start to run dry.

Gardaí in Ireland are expected to exhume the body of elderly Leitrim man Liam Farrell as part of a renewed investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death in 2020.
Spanish police have arrested a close associate of Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch in Lanzarote, describing the individual as the leader of the organization's intelligence cell.
A retired Garda superintendent and two serving officers are set to stand trial on charges of corruption, bribery, and assisting a criminal organisation. The retired superintendent is accused of facilitating a crime gang and perverting the course of justice, with the other officers facing 171 connected charges.

Two individuals are scheduled to appear in court in Ireland in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged links between members of the gardaí (Irish police) and an organized crime group.

Gardaí have warned motorists in Ireland of potential roadblocks to Dublin Airport and the Port Tunnel, as protests over rising fuel prices continue to cause road closures and disruption.

Gardaí have issued a fresh appeal for information regarding the murder of art student Emer O'Loughlin, 21 years after her death in 2005, hoping to close the case.
Gardaí are investigating after a woman in her 50s was found dead at her home in County Cavan, Ireland, with a postmortem examination expected to guide the direction of the inquiry following the early morning discovery.
New data reveals that Ireland has nearly 600 fewer frontline gardaí compared to six years ago, with a record number of police stations now lacking a dedicated garda. This decline highlights a significant challenge for national policing resources.
Irish police (Gardaí) have issued warnings about potential traffic disruption on major routes to Dublin following calls for a nationwide fuel protest.

A woman has died in a lorry crash in Ireland, bringing the total number of road fatalities in the country this year to 43. Gardaí also reported detecting over 3,000 drivers speeding.

Gardaí detected more than 1,400 drivers exceeding speed limits in Ireland during the first 48 hours of the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Gardaí have issued a warning to the public to ignore a scam email falsely claiming to be from Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly, which accuses recipients of serious crimes following the exposure of the Epstein case.

Irish police, An Garda Síochána, reported catching close to 700 drivers speeding within a 24-hour period as they increased patrols for the Bank Holiday.

A man has been charged with animal cruelty as part of an ongoing Gardaí operation into alleged illegal cockfighting activity in the Tipperary Town area.

Gardaí are investigating an incident in Limerick city where two men were shot in the early hours. The shooting occurred around 2:30 AM in the Singland Park area, and their injuries are not considered life-threatening.
The parents of Grace Lynch, a schoolgirl who died after being hit by a scrambler, have voiced concerns that a new law banning the bikes is ineffective if gardaí are not permitted to pursue riders, following a garda's conviction over a pursuit.

Ireland's national police force, Gardaí, is set to deploy drones for day-to-day policing duties following the establishment of a new dedicated unit, with aerial devices potentially used for public order incidents and searches.
Gardaí were called to Aer Lingus’s headquarters when a pilot declared at a meeting with human resources that he was going on hunger strike unless the airline agreed to make disclosures to staff about…
The Garda Commissioner has stated that the law needs to be amended to raise the criminal threshold for Gardaí involved in accidents while on duty responding to emergencies.
A conference heard that "doxing" tactics, involving online content and videos of gardaí on duty, are becoming more common against members of the Irish police force.

Ireland's Garda watchdog is investigating the sudden death of a man in Co Westmeath who became unwell and later died at Midlands Regional Hospital, Mullingar, following an interaction with Gardaí on Saturday.

A man in his 40s remains in critical condition following a serious stabbing that occurred in Dublin's north inner city early on Saturday morning, with Gardaí appealing for witnesses to the incident on Amiens Street.
Three men, including a teenager, have been charged by gardaí in connection with an arson attack in Clondalkin that left a young mother with horrific burns.

Gardaí are visiting schools to educate students about image abuse and 'Coco's Law,' the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020, named in memory of cyberbullying victim Nicole ‘Coco’ Fox.

A solicitor is calling for an inquiry after charges against retired garda Peter O’Donnell and gardaí Paul Baynham and Niall Deegan were withdrawn in Limerick Circuit Criminal Court, clearing them.
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a horrific attack in west Dublin last year where Alexis Campion was doused in an accelerant and set alight at her home, with Gardaí confirming she remains hospitalized.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 70s died following a road incident in County Cork, Ireland.

More than 100 gardaí have raided 19 properties and arrested three people in high-intensity operations in Clondalkin, west Dublin, following a serious assault last November where a woman was doused in accelerant and set on fire.

Two men were refused bail after being allegedly caught in a 'handover' of 38kg of cocaine, valued at €2.7 million, which was seized by gardaí in Ireland.

There has been an increase in the number of Gardaí (Irish police officers) declaring domestic violence orders taken out against them, with disciplinary action possible if such orders are not declared and later come to light.
Gardaí have seized cocaine and cannabis with an estimated street value of €2.7 million in Dublin, as part of ongoing investigations under Operation Tara targeting organized crime.
A woman in her 20s has been critically injured following a serious assault on the R494 at Birdhill in Tipperary, Ireland, with Gardaí appealing for witnesses.
A Dublin businessman has been refused an appeal against the revocation of his gun licences, following an alleged incident where he is accused of producing a shotgun at a Wicklow property during an armed stand-off with gardaí.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar agreed that individuals affected by failed prosecutions against Limerick gardaí deserve answers, supporting an inquiry into the string of cases.

33-year-old Aine O’Reilly was killed after her car was struck last month
Traffic restrictions are in place as gardaí respond to an incident at a retail park in Liffey Valley, Dublin this evening.

Irish police (Gardaí) have been unable to locate a couple whose home in Meath was constructed without planning permission, as a court allowed the council to remove large steel containers blocking access to the property.
A man is in serious condition in a Limerick hospital following an overnight assault in the city. Gardaí have closed off Athlunkard Street, a main route into the city, as part of the investigation.
Gardaí have launched a murder investigation after a man was fatally stabbed in Cork after going out to buy food for his family.

Gardaí investigate suspected stabbing in Cork, Martin set for White House visit – and warm, sunny weather on the way.

Gardaí have launched a murder investigation after a man in his 30s died following a suspected stabbing incident in Cork city. The scene has been sealed off for a technical examination as authorities continue their inquiry.
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after man, aged in his 70s, pronounced dead at scene on Dublin Street at lunchtime on Monday
Gardaí are awaiting the results of an autopsy report as they investigate the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a body of a woman on the grounds of University Hospital Limerick (UHL).

A man was arrested in connection with the incident, but has since been released by gardaí.
A young mother-of-one found dead in her Cork home has been locally identified. Gardaí believe she died from accidental injuries consistent with a severe fall.
Gardaí are investigating the suspicious death of a woman whose body was found in a home in Cork, Ireland.
A man denying the murder of a mother of two, found with fatal stab injuries in a burning apartment, told police she was his 'soul mate' and he was 'replaying a nightmare' after her death.

Irish police (Gardaí) will send a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions regarding a 2005 murder investigation, after a man arrested in connection with the long-running case was released without charge.

A taxi driver who operated cannabis growhouses all over the country for over ten years and whom gardaí say was linked to the Kinahan organised crime group has been jailed for six years at the Dublin…
Ross Deegan, 22, admits punching RTÉ broadcaster Brendan Courtney
A man has been arrested in Dublin in connection with inappropriate approaches to children and an assault, with specialist interviewers taking statements from vulnerable witnesses.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward and said investigations are ongoing.
For the first time, some members of the Gardaí (Irish police force) are working until the age of 64, following an increase in the mandatory retirement age from 57 to 62 in 2024.

A man has been charged in connection with an incident in Monaghan where he allegedly rammed a patrol car, resulting in injuries to two gardaí.

False claims and fake images circulating online, alleging that Irish police were refused service in Galway restaurants during protests, have been debunked.
Irish police (Gardaí) have launched a crackdown following acts of intimidation against officers, Defence Forces personnel, politicians, and transport workers during recent fuel blockades across the country.
Gardaí estimate that the Grendon Organised Crime Group stood to make over €4 million in profits within a six-week period from importing cocaine into Ireland, as heard in the High Court.

Legal experts in Ireland state that gardaí may claim to "smell cannabis" as a tactic to bypass gaps in police powers, disproportionately targeting young men in working-class areas.

Gardaí are investigating death threats made against the Taoiseach and other politicians during recent protests, leading to the arrest of a man in his 20s. The threats were allegedly made against a public representative during fuel protests.

The Irish government successfully survived a vote of confidence in parliament, which was prompted by its handling of widespread fuel price protests across the country. The parliamentary challenge also saw a minister resign and the government's majority reduced.
An aggressive business student reportedly spat at gardaí in Dublin city centre while officers were dealing with a disruptive crowd.
The Coalition has presented a mammoth €505m package of supports as it caved to fuel protesters’ demands following days of blockades and dwindling fuel supplies.

Gardaí ended the blockade this morning.

A new poll reveals strong public support for the recent nationwide fuel protests in Ireland, putting pressure on the government to finalize a support package as details of the week-long chaos emerge.

Almost 150 members of the Irish police force (Gardaí) have been fined over €96,000 in total for disciplinary breaches, with the number of suspensions increasing last year.

An Garda Síochána, Ireland's national police force, has declared an "exceptional event" in response to ongoing fuel protests across the country. This declaration allows for special measures to manage the situation.
Dozens of officers from Cork, Kerry and Limerick arrived in the village of Whitegate but the impasse remained
Gardaí have begun exhuming the remains of elderly Leitrim pensioner Liam Farrell as part of a fresh investigation into the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
Irish police, Gardaí, have launched an investigation into a single-vehicle crash in County Longford where a concrete post smashed through a car's windscreen, leaving the driver hospitalized and a passenger injured.

An Irish man, identified as an associate of Gerry Hutch, has been arrested in Spain as part of an ongoing organized crime investigation and is expected to appear before the Spanish high court.

The incident began at 3.30pm when the building at Infirmary Road in Dublin 7 was sealed off.
Authorities have issued an appeal for information regarding the murder of Emer O’Loughlin, whose remains were found in a burned-out mobile home in Co Clare 21 years ago.

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Gardaí have launched an investigation into the suspicious discovery of a woman's body in her 50s in Cavan town.

Gardaí in Dublin have arrested a man in his 20s following the seizure of controlled drugs valued at €830,000 across two separate raids.
Gardaí have issued warnings about significant traffic disruption expected on major routes into Dublin due to a nationwide fuel protest taking place this morning.
A woman has died in hospital after being struck by a lorry in County Donegal, Ireland. Gardaí are also at the scene of a separate serious crash involving a bus and a pedestrian in Dublin.
A man in his 30s has died in hospital following a car crash that occurred on the R392 in Ballymahon, Co Longford, Ireland. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident.

Three males and one female have been charged and are due to appear before a special sitting of Naas District Court today, following a gardaí seizure of €7 million worth of cannabis from Kildare.

Gardaí investigating the Creeslough explosion, which claimed 10 lives in 2022, have submitted a supplementary file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), who will decide on potential charges.
Four men and a teenager were arrested in Dublin following a suspected botched burglary that resulted in a car crash involving two other vehicles, leaving three people hospitalized.

As part of ongoing investigations under Operation Tara targeting organized crime, gardaí conducted planned searches in Co Kildare, leading to the seizure of cannabis worth €7 million and four arrests.

Irish police are appealing for information regarding a fatal road crash in Co Clare, where a woman in her 60s died in hospital five days after the incident.

Irish police (Gardaí) are seeking legal amendments to protect officers from charges related to dangerous driving during high-speed pursuits, a move prompted by a recent conviction of a garda.

During a trial, a man accused of sexually abusing his deaf niece told police that she did not make any signs indicating she wanted him to stop, as four of her brothers and three uncles also face similar accusations.

Gardaí are investigating an assault in Limerick where hip hop artist Tobi Omoteso was reportedly 'hunted down' and partially blinded after being attacked with a baseball bat.
A perjury investigation involving a couple who were expected to be key witnesses for Conor McGregor is nearing completion, with Gardaí conducting a deep dive into their social media.
Limerick-based gardaí who were acquitted of unproven accusations of perverting the course of justice in a penalty-points fixing case will now pursue legal action against the State for damages.

A 34-year-old man has been charged with the attempted murder of a Dublin woman who was set on fire at her home last November, with two other men also facing related charges over the attack that left the victim with life-changing burns.
A Nigerian national, who claims gardaí confused him with one of his nine identical brothers, has been granted additional time to consider his plea regarding charges of obstructing his deportation.

The Garda Representative Association (GRA) is calling for an independent public inquiry into the prosecution of one retired and seven serving gardaí in Limerick.
Charges of perverting the course of justice have been dropped against traffic gardaí in Limerick, ending what their solicitor and garda association described as "six years of hell" and prompting calls for an inquiry.

A father has been jailed for child cruelty after a court heard he frequently held his seven-year-old son underwater in the bath, with gardaí and social workers finding rodents, flies, and faeces during visits to the family home.
Gardaí have arrested a man and seized over €100,000 worth of cannabis during an operation at the Dublin office of Bauer Media, Ireland’s largest independent radio group.
Irish police are seeking multiple men and women seen brandishing weapons during a savage attack on a young mother, Scarlett Faulkner, in Co Tipperary on Saturday.
Gardaí have appealed for information after Scarlett Faulkner, a mother in her 20s, suffered critical head injuries in an attack at a roadside near Birdhill village, Co Tipperary, and are seeking information on two vehicles.

Irish police (Gardaí) utilized new counter-drone equipment during the visit of UK Labour leader Keir Starmer, with Cork-based Armed Support Unit members trained in systems to neutralize unmanned aerial vehicles.
Gardaí are appealing for information regarding the movements of two vehicles seen driving dangerously, in connection with a serious assault on a young woman in Tipperary.
A woman in her 20s was critically injured following an assault by a group armed with weapons in Birdhill, Tipperary, prompting a Gardaí appeal for witnesses.

A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into cockfighting in Monaghan, where gardaí discovered 15 dead and 70 live roosters, with a large number of people fleeing the scene.

Gardaí have arrested a teenager in connection with a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of 33-year-old nurse Áine O’Reilly in Limerick, Ireland.
Charges are set to be dropped against three gardaí (Irish police officers) involved in road traffic enforcement, following a six-year investigation into alleged unlawful interference in the prosecution of fixed charge penalty notices in Limerick.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has dropped charges against three gardaí in the Limerick Division who were facing trial over the alleged 'squaring away' of fixed charge notices for motoring offenses, meaning they will no longer be prosecuted.
Gardaí are investigating two separate incidents in Limerick where two men were hospitalized with serious head injuries following assaults on Athlunkard Street and St Alphonsus Street.

Reliquaries that were stolen from a church in the Czech Republic almost 30 years ago have been recovered in Ireland, gardaí have said.
Gardaí have made a second arrest in connection with a serious assault that occurred in Naas, Co Kildare. A man in his 30s remains in serious condition in Beaumont Hospital following the early morning incident.

Emergency services responded to a man's apartment in Cork where he was pronounced dead by a local GP, prompting Gardaí to appeal for taxi drivers and home security footage.
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses after the fatal stabbing of a man in Cork.

It is understood to have occurred near the town’s Main Street.

There is a potential policing shortage for St Patrick’s Day as rank-and-file gardaí have voted to refuse overtime over the coming days, taking industrial action.

Parent withdraws application after hearing daughter would be removed from home by gardaí: ‘She will be homeless’

Irish Gardaí, supported by Belgian police, recovered cocaine valued at more than €5 million in a raid in Co Monaghan. Two individuals were arrested following the operation.

Office of the State Pathologist’s services requested after woman found with injuries in her home on Innishmore Park, Ballincollig

Liam O’Leary (33) said he ‘smashed’ John Casserly’s face with a glass in Ballina apartment after being told he was ‘dying tonight’

John Peters, a 33-year-old personal trainer, has pleaded guilty to assaulting his former girlfriend. He expressed remorse for his actions and the distress caused, despite initially telling gardaí she was not to be believed due to mental health issues.

Adam Corcoran denies murder of partner Daena Walsh at apartment in Midleton, Co Cork

Gardaí alerted to discovery in early hours of Wednesday morning

A man facing deportation in Ireland claims he is being mistaken for one of his nine identical brothers. Gardaí, however, have told the court they are '100 per cent confident' of the man’s identity.
Gardaí appeal to anyone who witnessed single vehicle incident on Powerstown Road in Tyrrelstown on Saturday evening to come forward