Irish man shot dead by police in Malta after allegedly murdering former partnerDublin man Edward Johnston (50) had history of confrontations with police before fatal incidentMon Aug 12 2024 - 16:34
Garda purchases sophicated surveillance aircraft from Canadian manufacturerDe Havilland Twin Otter Guardian’s mission will centre on intelligence gathering and surveillanceSat Aug 03 2024 - 06:00
Tommy Robinson and Tristan Tate are among overseas supporters of Irish anti-immigration activists‘Professional’ protesters at recent anti-immigration events used tactics popular among far right in EU and US, security sources saySat Aug 03 2024 - 05:55
Neo-Nazis create propaganda posters in support of Irish anti-immigration protestsThe group’s main tactic is to blanket an area with flyers and posters featuring extreme anti-Semitic imagery and conspiracy theories about Jewish peopleFri Aug 02 2024 - 06:00
Large fire in Coolock sends smoke plume across DublinPeople living in the area have reported ash landing in their gardens as Dublin Fire Brigade brings fire under controlThu Aug 01 2024 - 21:17
Woman arrested in connection with fatal assault in Kerry villageGerard Kennelly (34) died following an attack in Knockanure in MayThu Aug 01 2024 - 19:49
Former Fine Gael politician sentenced to three years for laundering cash for Cyril ‘Dublin Jimmy’ McGuinnessFrank Kilbride appeared before Longford Criminal Court on Tuesday and pleaded with judge not to let him die in jailTue Jul 30 2024 - 17:53
Donald Trump win could lead to longer war in Ukraine, says former US national security adviser Alexander Vindman, who served under Trump, says during visit to Ireland that win for Democrats would lead to ‘huge pressure’ on Vladimir Putin to negotiateMon Jul 29 2024 - 20:53
Gardaí dismantle illegal cock fighting ring in Co MonaghanFifteen dead roosters found during searches of private residence in EmyvaleMon Jul 29 2024 - 13:46
What’s behind the record increase in prisoner numbers?Prisoner numbers have increased by 26% in the last five years, forcing authorities to try frantically to find ways to alleviate overcrowdingSat Jul 27 2024 - 06:00
How strong are the links between US radicals and Irish far-right activists?Former prisoner Frank Silva is one of several US white supremacists who have assisted Irish activistsFri Jul 26 2024 - 10:25
McEntee vows to reform taxi licensing system in wake of Shorten rape sentencingMinister for Justice promises to reform system ‘as soon as possible’ following jailing of Dublin man for 17 years for rape of two women in his taxiFri Jul 26 2024 - 06:00
Shorten sentencing raises concerns about safety of women in taxisEighteen people reported being the victim of rape or sexual assault in a taxi in the last two yearsThu Jul 25 2024 - 19:13
Ireland just as vulnerable to security threats as neighbours despite neutrality, defence review concludesCountry needs to do much more to protect its territory, including working in closer co-operation with like-minded countries, review findsThu Jul 25 2024 - 15:32
‘A gross betrayal’: Taxi driver Raymond Shorten jailed for 17 years for rape of two young passengersShorten (50) of Melrose Crescent, Clondalkin was found guilty of two counts of rape and one of anal rape last monthThu Jul 25 2024 - 12:17
Former Ku Klux Klan ‘grand dragon’ is mentoring Irish far-right extremistsFormer prisoner Frank Silva is one of several US white supremacists who have assisted Irish activistsWed Jul 24 2024 - 06:00
‘It’s going to be a power struggle’: the Irish right-wing extremists preparing for violenceMembers of a group that forms part of a global ‘fight club’ network have shown up at several anti-immigrant protestsSat Jul 20 2024 - 06:00
Man charged in relation to alleged threats to Mary Lou McDonald and Drew HarrisSinn Féin leader says there has been a particularly vicious focus online on her and her party in attempt to ‘alienate sentiment’Thu Jul 18 2024 - 20:19
Anti-immigration protesters in Coolock discussed driving into Garda lines with stolen cars Gardaí are assessing footage of the discussion, along with hundreds of hours of CCTV footageThu Jul 18 2024 - 19:00
Attack victim calls for zero tolerance approach for violent soldiersPJ Byrne was attacked by two off-duty Irish troops outside a nightclub in 2012. They continued to serve after their convictionThu Jul 18 2024 - 06:00
Group of masked men targets asylum seekers sleeping rough in PhibsboroughAbout 16 asylum seekers set up tents in small park near canal over weekendTue Jul 16 2024 - 19:55
Coolock violence: Garda concern mounting about security threat after clashes lead to 15 arrestsA Garda car was set alight and two Dublin Bus vehicles were surrounded by protesters opposed to IP applicants being housed in a former paint factoryTue Jul 16 2024 - 06:00
Coolock violence: Fifteen people appear in court after anti-immigration protestsScenes followed earlier fire at makeshift camp near site earmarked for asylum-seeker accommodationMon Jul 15 2024 - 22:18
Why is the President convening the Council of State?Q&A: Concerns expressed about Defence Bill which regulates Defence Forces’ representative associationsMon Jul 15 2024 - 06:00
‘A dedicated sports star’: Tributes paid to Zara Murphy (13) following her death during Co Louth soccer matchZara Murphy pronounced dead after collapsing during Louth School Girls League gameFri Jul 12 2024 - 16:15
Joyce scholars fear ‘schism’ in their community over sexual harassment allegationsDivisions grow following efforts to handle complaints of inappropriate behaviourFri Jul 12 2024 - 06:00
Cathal Crotty formally dismissed from Defence Forces after assault convictionFormer Army private officially ceased to be a member of the Defence Forces on Thursday following internal disciplinary processThu Jul 11 2024 - 11:44
Taoiseach promises to intervene to help Irish woman detained in Dubai for ‘attempted suicide’Dáil hears Tori Towey has been prevented from leaving country as a result of chargesTue Jul 09 2024 - 16:42
Gardaí seize more than €1m in cash and crypto currency in Galway raidsSearches carried out on Monday at a number of premises in Tuam and in MoycullenTue Jul 09 2024 - 15:43
Convicted soldier Cathal Crotty to be dismissed from Defence Forces on ThursdayCrotty (22) received a suspended sentence last month for violently attacking Natasha O’Brien (24) in Limerick cityMon Jul 08 2024 - 15:21
Grand Canal deaths: Victims named, foul play not suspected ahead of postmortem resultsDonal Scanlon from Ballybunion, Co Kerry, and Alex Warnick, originally from the United States, were both known to homeless servicesMon Jul 08 2024 - 12:03
After 100 years, the Defence Forces will finally be allowed manage its own affairsUnlike many other countries, the Chief of Staff is entirely bypassed under the Irish military’s command and control structureSat Jul 06 2024 - 06:00
Gardaí awaiting postmortem of Canadian tourist Neno Dolmajian who died following alleged attack in DublinIonut Danca (24) is charged with assault causing harm in relation to O’Connell Street incidentFri Jul 05 2024 - 13:08
Gardaí investigating historical allegations made against women’s soccer coachAccusations of inappropriate sexual behaviour made against coach working in women’s game in 1990s are subject of documentary to be aired this weekendThu Jul 04 2024 - 19:53
Gardaí detain five people living illegally in State as part of new operationOperation Fern stablished in response to expected large increase in deportation orders against failed asylum seekersThu Jul 04 2024 - 18:10
Death of Tipperary-based judge Elizabeth MacGrath ‘a huge loss’ to District CourtJurist (65) regarded as one unafraid to speak publicly on legal matters and in defence of her professionThu Jul 04 2024 - 17:44
Defence Forces oversight body criticises lack of information on ‘inappropriate behaviour’External Oversight Body expresses concern at ‘the slow pace of change’ in forcesThu Jul 04 2024 - 06:00
Tánaiste protests to authorities as Sean Rooney murder suspects again fail to appear in Lebanese courtYoung peacekeeper from Donegal serving with Unifil when his vehicle was ambushedWed Jul 03 2024 - 19:20
DPP appeals Cathal Crotty’s suspended sentence for Limerick assaultNatasha O’Brien welcomes appeal on ground of undue leniency, and speaks out about ‘hate’ she has received since the trialMon Jul 01 2024 - 18:19
Number of Defence Forces members with convictions may be higher than reportedLast week Defence Forces Chief of Staff said there were 68 members who had been recently convicted of crimes or were before the courts charged with criminal offencesMon Jul 01 2024 - 06:00
Senior counsel to examine cases where Defence Forces members have convictions or are before courtsMartin criticises ‘lack of proactive management’ of such situations amid controversy over Crotty caseFri Jun 28 2024 - 18:11
Man arrested following suspected fatal assault at house in Co KerryPaudie O’Connor (40s) died at scene in Castleisland in the early hours of Friday morningFri Jun 28 2024 - 17:52
Community of Joyce scholars grapples with accusations of misogyny and harassment claims Allegations of inappropriate behaviour at James Joyce events have led organisers to introduce safeguard to protect participantsFri Jun 28 2024 - 06:00
Anger in Government after Defence Forces discloses 68 serving soldiers convicted or charged with offencesGovernment believes figure will rise with more extensive look back as unit commanders are summoned to meetingFri Jun 28 2024 - 06:00
Joyce scholar asked to leave Glasgow academic conference over inappropriate behaviourFritz Senn barred from James Joyce Symposium in Scotland following allegations he harassed a young womanFri Jun 28 2024 - 06:00
Defence Forces chiefs hope to expel convicted soldier Cathal Crotty by early next weekGovernment has received report on prevalence of criminals within Defence Forces ranksThu Jun 27 2024 - 06:00
Defence Forces morale on the floor as commentary over Cathal Crotty case seen as unfairDefence Forces members feel the organisation has been the target of unfair criticism from politicians including the Taoiseach and the public after soldier received suspended sentence over vicious assaultThu Jun 27 2024 - 06:00
Gardaí criticise the use of encryption by social media platformsEncryption means law enforcement and prosecutors are unable to gain access to vital evidence while investigating offences, the assistant commissioner saidWed Jun 26 2024 - 19:00
Report on convicted criminals in Defence Forces identifies 20 cases of concernTánaiste Micheál Martin ordered review on the issue, with information previously held only at brigade levelTue Jun 25 2024 - 19:12
Defence Forces review serving personnel with convictions for gender-based violenceSeveral personnel remain in organisation following prosecutions for assaults and other offencesTue Jun 25 2024 - 06:00
