Jewish student attacked in Dublin nightclub in suspected hate crime amid fears of rising anti-SemitismVictim (23) says he was asked ‘are you Jewish?’ before being assaulted by three menSat Nov 30 2024 - 06:00
Defence Forces Tribunal to embark on vast discovery process likely involving millions of documentsMs Justice Anne Power is to file discovery orders demanding all documents relating to allegations of abuse held by both the Defence Forces and Minister for Defence going back up to 41 yearsThu Nov 28 2024 - 18:14
Far-right candidate accused of assaulting relative of political rival in BrayPhilip Dwyer is alleged to have assaulted the 66-year-old father of People Before Profit candidate Kellie McConnellWed Nov 27 2024 - 19:27
Cab seizes 23 high-end cars, cash and drugs in operation targeting Dublin drugs gang led by criminals from AlbaniaCrime group led by criminals from Albania and has amassed wealth through cocaine tradeWed Nov 27 2024 - 17:41
Rise in number of homicide suspects being identified by gardaí, CSO data showsCrime is considered ‘detected’ when gardaí identify at least one suspect and issue a charge or summonsWed Nov 27 2024 - 15:11
Ex-rugby international Brendan Mullin sentenced to three years for stealing over €500,000 from Bank of IrelandTheft occurred a decade ago when Mullin was managing director of Bank of Ireland Private BankMon Nov 25 2024 - 11:33
Anti-immigration candidates: Do any of them have a chance of winning a seat in the 34th Dáil?Six people with anti-immigration positions were elected in the June local elections when it was a hot-button issue - the temperature is lower in this general election campaignFri Nov 22 2024 - 06:00
‘I’m so stressed Rebecca’: Family members recall strain on Det Supt Colm Fox immediately before his death‘This is going to be difficult few days for you,’ Fox family told at start of inquest into garda’s deathMon Nov 18 2024 - 17:10
‘Eight hours of volunteering?’: Church of Scientology ‘exploited’ asylum seekers in DublinControversial church says it has ‘never advised’ asylum seekers on refugee applications after migrants receive certificates for volunteering with groupSat Nov 16 2024 - 06:00
Irish soldiers prevented from leaving Lebanon after drunken airport fightFive Defence Forces troops were ‘blowing off steam’ after six-month tour when bar fight erupted while waiting for flight homeSat Nov 16 2024 - 06:00
Russian spy ship observed operating three drones in Irish-controlled waters overnight Vessel named Yantar widely believed by western military intelligence to be equipped to conduct surveillance and possible sabotage on critical marine infrastructureFri Nov 15 2024 - 14:31
Gerry Hutch in the Dáil? Gangland figure may take some comfort from Donald TrumpElection 2024: The man known as The Monk could have many reasons for wanting to run in the Dublin Central constituency, and he wouldn’t be the first criminal to reach elected officeThu Nov 14 2024 - 06:00
Criminal Assets Bureau puts former home of Daniel Kinahan on the marketSaggart house to be auctioned in December with minimum opening bid of €550,000Tue Nov 12 2024 - 10:10
Gerard Hutch arrives back in Dublin to run in general electionDublin criminal tells reporters he is innocent of money laundering chargesMon Nov 11 2024 - 12:58
Gardaí expand social-media monitoring to combat far-right extremism and serious offendingMany gardaí still calling for additional resources for open-source intelligence, particularly in investigations into online child sexual abuseMon Nov 11 2024 - 02:00
Ireland will be affected by Donald Trump’s presidency. Here’s what to expectDonald Trump has pledged to implement big economic, political and security changes. How is Ireland likely to be affected?Sat Nov 09 2024 - 06:00
What is happening in Ballaghaderreen? Why the Co Roscommon town is back in the headlinesThe Co Roscommon town has been in the headlines due to tensions rooted in rising crime, residents saySat Nov 09 2024 - 06:00
Concern over plan to let undercover informants commit crimes Garda Inspectorate’s recommendations would include Garda sources in criminal organisations and undercover anticorruption gardaí involved in sting operationsFri Nov 08 2024 - 06:00
Two suspected human traffickers arrested at Dublin Airport, gardaí revealArrests were part of Interpol operation last month involving 116 countriesWed Nov 06 2024 - 14:54
Ballaghaderreen, once a beacon of integration, is now seeing fractures emerging over immigrationThe small town has a long history of welcoming migrants but a rise in crime and a lack of Garda presence is causing resentment among localsWed Nov 06 2024 - 06:00
Garda Inspectorate recommends some gangland informants be allowed to commit crimesPermitting criminal activity by sources could prevent or detect more serious offendingWed Nov 06 2024 - 00:01
Kyran Durnin case: No further searches planned as investigators ‘consolidate’ leadsTusla report on its involvement with Kyran and the Durnin family raises issues of concern, says MinisterTue Nov 05 2024 - 06:00
Customs officers deployed tracking devices more than 200 times in the last decadeRevenue used monitors to detect offences such as tax or duty evasion, fuel fraud, and drug and tobacco smugglingMon Nov 04 2024 - 06:00
Tusla received no reports of Kyran Durnin missing school in two years since disappearanceAgency’s chief executive says decision was made not make reports public in light of ongoing garda investigationSun Nov 03 2024 - 20:38
Irish veterans ‘shocked and saddened’ by destruction of Lebanon orphanage with ties to Defence ForcesSoldiers serving in Tibnin with UN mission had supported facility with donations, education and maintenance projects since 1970sSun Nov 03 2024 - 16:32
New aircraft inspection system planned to prevent illegal transport of weapons through IrelandProposed regime aimed at deterring airlines who may attempt to travel through Ireland with munitions without exemptionsSat Nov 02 2024 - 06:00
Pro-Israel bot network suspected of targeting Irish troops in LebanonSuspected bots encourage attacks on outposts while accusing peacekeepers of anti-Israeli viewsSat Nov 02 2024 - 06:00
Probation Service paid comedian more than €2,000 per episode to host podcast seriesComedian Colm O’Regan earned €13,530 for his role on series intended to be a ‘valuable public resource’Fri Nov 01 2024 - 06:00
Free ‘family reunion flights’ for overseas peacekeepers serving in LebanonUnifil outposts remain on effective lockdown amid tensions on Israel borderThu Oct 31 2024 - 21:12
Rocket strikes Irish Unifil headquarters in LebanonThe incident occurred at Camp Shamrock, but no injuries were reportedThu Oct 31 2024 - 11:48
The Ukrainian female commander fighting Putin’s forces: ‘If I have to choose between death and captivity, I will choose death’Lieut Yulia Mykytenko has told her extraordinary story to Lara Marlowe, who shaped it into a powerful book. Earlier this month the pair met in person for the first time in Dublin. Next week the Ukrainian will be back leading troops on the front lineSat Oct 26 2024 - 06:00
Three siblings from Donegal family set for deployment to wartime LebanonBrothers – and sister – in arms are among more than 380 troops preparing to rotate into region for UN peacekeepingFri Oct 25 2024 - 00:01
Gerry Hutch arrested in Spain under money-laundering investigationHutch (61) detained on Lanzarote and his Clontarf home searched as part of Spanish police inquiryThu Oct 24 2024 - 06:00
Why is Gerry Hutch still being targeted?Gangland leader is focus of Spanish Guardia Civil investigation into international money launderingThu Oct 24 2024 - 06:00
Gardaí expand Kyran Durnin search from family home to nearby wastelandTusla alerted Garda to ‘significant concern’ when Kyran (8) was reported missing in AugustWed Oct 23 2024 - 14:52
Home of Gerry Hutch raided by gardaí as part of Spanish investigation into organised crime groupJoint operation between gardaí and Spanish police targets group believed to be involved in money launderingWed Oct 23 2024 - 12:32
Almost €600,000 spent on dangerous dogs advertising this yearSpend comes amid increase in dog attacks and growing concerns about proliferation of dangerous dog breeds such as XL bully crossbreedMon Oct 21 2024 - 01:00
Young person texted by Niall Ó Donnghaile says Sinn Féin owe them apology for ‘disastrous’ handling of matterMary Lou McDonald’s ‘glowing tribute’ to former senator was like a ‘mental stab’, party activist says in statementSun Oct 20 2024 - 19:03
Irish outpost on Israel-Lebanon border resupplied after almost a month of isolationAround 30 Irish troops are based at Outpost 6-52, with a complex operation required to clear the way for its supplySun Oct 20 2024 - 18:00
Gerry Hutch considers general election run to unseat Mary Lou McDonald in DublinGangland figure was acquitted last year of organising Regency Hotel gun attack which accelerated Hutch-Kinahan feudSun Oct 20 2024 - 17:17
Ireland may join European ‘Iron Dome’ missile defence systemMembership of the European Sky Shield Initiative would be highly controversial given Ireland’s stated position of military neutralitySat Oct 19 2024 - 06:00
Minister for Justice vows anyone responsible for failing to protect Kyran Durnin (8) will be held accountableGardaí formally opened a murder investigation after stating they have found no evidence the child is still aliveFri Oct 18 2024 - 20:35
Extradition treaty with Dubai approved, targeted at prosecuting Kinahan leadershipDeal will strategically strengthen Ireland against ‘transnational’ crime, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee saysFri Oct 18 2024 - 18:09
Missing Drogheda boy Kyran Durnin was taken out of his school two years agoOfficials assumed the eight-year-old boy had moved to a school in the NorthThu Oct 17 2024 - 20:36
Former rugby player Rocky Elsom says he will not turn himself in to gardaí following forgery convictionEx-Leinster and Australia rugby player was convicted in absentia of several charges while president of French club NarbonneThu Oct 17 2024 - 17:28
Gardaí stock up on 'canine incapacitant spray' amid surge in dog attacksSpray has little effect on humans but can disorientate a dog long enough for it to be restrainedThu Oct 17 2024 - 06:00
Gardaí suspect boy (8) may have been killed up to two years before he was reported missingMurder investigation opened after gardaí fail to find any indication that Kyran Durnin is still aliveWed Oct 16 2024 - 17:55
Body of former Irish soldier Robert Deegan recovered from the frontline in UkraineKildare man killed in fierce fighting near the city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine last monthWed Oct 16 2024 - 17:30
Prison overcrowding crisis is forcing policy makers to turn to increasingly radical solutionsReport from the Prison Overcrowding Response Group paints a stark picture of Ireland’s penal institutionsWed Oct 16 2024 - 06:00
Early release of sex and high-risk offenders suggested as solution to overcrowded jailsMinister for Justice Helen McEntee rejects proposals by officials but looks at other measures to free up prison capacityWed Oct 16 2024 - 06:00
