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Kinahan Cartel's Shocking New Alliances: Russia, Iran, and a Global Criminal Network

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10 Dec, 2024

Kinahan Cartel's Shocking New Alliances: Russia, Iran, and a Global Criminal Network


The Kinahan cartel, once known primarily for its drug trafficking operations in Ireland and the UK, has undergone a dramatic...

Ballaghaderreen: A Town Under Siege - Is Ireland's Immigration Policy to Blame?

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5 Nov, 2024

Ballaghaderreen: A Town Under Siege - Is Ireland's Immigration Policy to Blame?


A serious assault on a 15-year-old boy allegedly took place in Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon last week. This incident, while a...

Ireland Mourns Loss of 'Cop's Cop' Who Took Down Kinahan Cartel: John O'Driscoll Dies at 64

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4 Oct, 2024

Ireland Mourns Loss of 'Cop's Cop' Who Took Down Kinahan Cartel: John O'Driscoll Dies at 64


Every once in a while in life and in society a few good men come along. You probably never heard...

Heroic Galway Gardai Save Man's Life After Tide Traps Him in Rocks

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28 Sep, 2024

Heroic Galway Gardai Save Man's Life After Tide Traps Him in Rocks


A man who came within seconds of drowning off the Galway coast earlier this month after his foot became trapped...

New Forensic Evidence Found in Shed at Home of Deceased Leitrim Farmer, Family Calls For Fresh Investigation

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28 Sep, 2024

New Forensic Evidence Found in Shed at Home of Deceased Leitrim Farmer, Family Calls For Fresh Investigation


The family of Liam Farrell, an elderly Leitrim farmer who died in suspicious circumstances nearly five years ago, is renewing...

Urgent Appeal: Missing Kildare Man, Andrew Brady, Last Seen in Allenwood

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25 Sep, 2024

Urgent Appeal: Missing Kildare Man, Andrew Brady, Last Seen in Allenwood


Gardaí are appealing for help in locating a missing Kildare man, 43-year-old Andrew Brady, who was last seen in the...

€2.8 Million Cocaine Bust at Dublin Port: Man Arrested After Drugs Found Hidden in Trailer

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24 Sep, 2024

€2.8 Million Cocaine Bust at Dublin Port: Man Arrested After Drugs Found Hidden in Trailer


A man in his 50s has been arrested in Dublin following a major drug seizure after coming from France. The...

Dublin: Anti-Immigration Protesters Block O'Connell Bridge, Leading to City-Wide Disruptions

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19 Sep, 2024

Dublin: Anti-Immigration Protesters Block O'Connell Bridge, Leading to City-Wide Disruptions


Hundreds of anti-immigration protesters gathered in Dublin city center on Thursday afternoon, leading to a series of demonstrations and confrontations...

Missing Man Found Dead: Search for Olamide Adekunle Stalled After Tragic Discovery

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19 Sep, 2024

Missing Man Found Dead: Search for Olamide Adekunle Stalled After Tragic Discovery


Gardaí have ended their public appeal and search for a missing 32-year-old man following the discovery of a body. In...

Major Irish Drug Trafficking Gang Busted in Global Operation: 100kg Cocaine Seized, Five Arrested

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17 Sep, 2024

Major Irish Drug Trafficking Gang Busted in Global Operation: 100kg Cocaine Seized, Five Arrested


One of Ireland’s biggest drug trafficking networks has been hit by Gardaí as part of an international operation targeting the...

Cyclist Found Dead in Roscommon: Gardaí Investigate Fatal Incident

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15 Sep, 2024

Cyclist Found Dead in Roscommon: Gardaí Investigate Fatal Incident


Gardaí are investigating the death of a cyclist whose body was found in the early hours of Sunday at Cloonchambers,...

Armed Gardaí Arrest Man Following Search at Kerry Housing Estate: Investigation Underway

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13 Sep, 2024

Armed Gardaí Arrest Man Following Search at Kerry Housing Estate: Investigation Underway


Gardaí in Tralee have arrested a man in his 20s following a search of a residential premises at Shanakill, Tralee...

University of Limerick Harassment Probe: Gardaí Arrest Man, File Sent to DPP

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13 Sep, 2024

University of Limerick Harassment Probe: Gardaí Arrest Man, File Sent to DPP


A man has been arrested by gardaí investigating the “alleged harassment” of an official at the University of Limerick (UL),...

Suspect Released Without Charge After €30,000 Cocaine Bust and Cannabis Farm Discovery in Longford

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13 Sep, 2024

Suspect Released Without Charge After €30,000 Cocaine Bust and Cannabis Farm Discovery in Longford


A man in his 30s arrested following the seizure of close to €30,000 worth of suspected cocaine and the discovery...

Suspended Garda Challenges Ongoing Disciplinary Proceedings After Withdrawn Rape Allegation

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9 Sep, 2024

Suspended Garda Challenges Ongoing Disciplinary Proceedings After Withdrawn Rape Allegation


A garda who was the subject of a since withdrawn rape allegation has taken a High Court action challenging his...

Eight Gardai Honored with Scott Medals for Bravery: Posthumous Awards for Two Officers Killed in the Line of Duty

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9 Sep, 2024

Eight Gardai Honored with Scott Medals for Bravery: Posthumous Awards for Two Officers Killed in the Line of Duty


Eight serving, retired and deceased gardaí are set to be honoured with Scott Medals for bravery this morning. Garda Commissioner...

Body Recovered from Water in Cork Harbour: Investigation Underway

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7 Sep, 2024

Body Recovered from Water in Cork Harbour: Investigation Underway


Emergency services recovered the body of a man from the water in Cork Harbour on Friday morning. Gardaí and the...

Waterford Gardaí Roll Out Body Worn Cameras: Proof of Concept Pilot Reaches Final Stage

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5 Sep, 2024

Waterford Gardaí Roll Out Body Worn Cameras: Proof of Concept Pilot Reaches Final Stage


Members of An Garda Síochána in Waterford have commenced the third and final phase of the ‘Proof of Concept’ pilot...

Gunshot Fired From Moving Car in Limerick: Gardaí Investigating Escalating Feud

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30 Aug, 2024

Gunshot Fired From Moving Car in Limerick: Gardaí Investigating Escalating Feud


A gunshot was discharged from a moving car on Wednesday evening, marking the third incident in an escalating feud between...

Gardaí Seize Vaping Products Containing Suspected Cannabis in Donegal

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28 Aug, 2024

Gardaí Seize Vaping Products Containing Suspected Cannabis in Donegal


Gardaí (Irish police) in Donegal have seized over €3,000 worth of vaping products containing suspected cannabis. The seizure came after...

Body Found in Westport: Gardaí Investigate Sudden Death of Man in His 30s

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26 Aug, 2024

Body Found in Westport: Gardaí Investigate Sudden Death of Man in His 30s


Gardaí in Westport are investigating the sudden death of a man aged in his 30s whose body was found dead...

16 People Arrested After Gardaí Are Attacked During Public Order Incidents in Cork

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26 Aug, 2024

16 People Arrested After Gardaí Are Attacked During Public Order Incidents in Cork


Sixteen people have been released on bail on the condition they stay out of Cork city centre after they were...

Gardaí's Pension Tax Woes: Deadline Extended for Deputy Commissioner Role as Irish Candidates Shy Away

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22 Aug, 2024

Gardaí's Pension Tax Woes: Deadline Extended for Deputy Commissioner Role as Irish Candidates Shy Away


The Department of Justice has extended the deadline for applications for a key national security post after it drew little...

Urgent: Gardaí Appeal for Help in Locating Missing 16-Year-Old Girl in Wexford

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22 Aug, 2024

Urgent: Gardaí Appeal for Help in Locating Missing 16-Year-Old Girl in Wexford


Gardaí are appealing to the public for any information that may help locate a 16-year-old girl who has been missing...

Missing Man From Co. Clare: Gardai Urgently Seek Public's Help

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22 Aug, 2024

Missing Man From Co. Clare: Gardai Urgently Seek Public's Help


Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a man reported missing from Co Clare for ten...

Missing Man's Family Renews Plea for Information One Year After Disappearance in Cork

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20 Aug, 2024

Missing Man's Family Renews Plea for Information One Year After Disappearance in Cork


Gardaí have renewed an appeal for information on the whereabouts of a man who went missing in Cork City in...

Body Worn Cameras Roll Out to Limerick Gardaí: Will They Help De-Escalate Crime?

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1 Aug, 2024

Body Worn Cameras Roll Out to Limerick Gardaí: Will They Help De-Escalate Crime?


The Garda Representative Association (GRA) has reported that the rollout of Body Worn cameras in Limerick has been a success,...

Gardai Investigate 'Cowardly' Arson Attack on Home of Prison Officer

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31 Jul, 2024

Gardai Investigate 'Cowardly' Arson Attack on Home of Prison Officer


An arson attack on the home of a prison officer has been described as 'cowardly' and 'extremely sinister' by the...

Galway Hit by Triple Nighttime Attack Spree: Homes and Vehicles Targeted

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31 Jul, 2024

Galway Hit by Triple Nighttime Attack Spree: Homes and Vehicles Targeted


Galway has recently seen a rise in late-night attacks on homes and vehicles. Several neighborhoods have reported incidents, leaving residents...

Missing Roscommon Woman Niamh Hand: Body Discovered in Search

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24 Mar, 2024

Missing Roscommon Woman Niamh Hand: Body Discovered in Search


Gardaí have stood down their search for a missing Roscommon woman after the discovery of a body. 41-year-old Niamh Hand...

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