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 warning about potential road blocks affecting Dublin Airport and the Dublin Port Tunnel, following protests related to rising fuel prices.
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.
Gardaí have issued warnings about significant traffic disruption expected on major routes into Dublin due to a nationwide fuel protest taking place this morning.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 and Revenue officials seized cannabis worth €281,000 in Cavan town, leading to the arrest of a man who is currently detained at a Garda station.
Gardaí are planning to exhume the body of Leitrim man Liam Farrell as part of their renewed investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death in January 2020, Prime Time understands.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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…
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.
Irish police (Gardaí) have seized €1.6 million worth of drugs and several vehicles equipped with 'sophisticated' hidden compartments, including a van containing two wheel balancing devices.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?'
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
News that the garda at the centre of the Bikegate scandal has settled a personal injury claim against the State will hopefully bring a degree of closure for the appalling injustice he suffered.
Gardaí are planning to exhume the body of Leitrim man Liam Farrell and conduct a new post-mortem as part of a renewed investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death in January 2020.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 (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.
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.
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.
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.