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Woman arrested in connection with fatal assault in Kerry village

Woman arrested in connection with fatal assault in Kerry village

Gerard Kennelly (34) died following an attack in Knockanure in May

Thu Aug 01 2024 - 19:49
Former Fine Gael politician sentenced to three years for laundering cash for Cyril ‘Dublin Jimmy’ McGuinness

Former Fine Gael politician sentenced to three years for laundering cash for Cyril ‘Dublin Jimmy’ McGuinness

Frank Kilbride appeared before Longford Criminal Court on Tuesday and pleaded with judge not to let him die in jail

Tue Jul 30 2024 - 17:53
Donald Trump win could lead to longer war in Ukraine, says former US national security adviser

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 negotiate

Mon Jul 29 2024 - 20:53
Gardaí dismantle illegal cock fighting ring in Co Monaghan

Gardaí dismantle illegal cock fighting ring in Co Monaghan

Fifteen dead roosters found during searches of private residence in Emyvale

Mon Jul 29 2024 - 13:46
What’s behind the record increase in prisoner numbers?

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 overcrowding

Sat Jul 27 2024 - 06:00
How strong are the links between US radicals and Irish far-right activists?

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 activists

Fri Jul 26 2024 - 10:25
McEntee vows to reform taxi licensing system in wake of Shorten rape sentencing

McEntee vows to reform taxi licensing system in wake of Shorten rape sentencing

Minister 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 taxi

Fri Jul 26 2024 - 06:00
Shorten sentencing raises concerns about safety of women in taxis

Shorten sentencing raises concerns about safety of women in taxis

Eighteen people reported being the victim of rape or sexual assault in a taxi in the last two years

Thu Jul 25 2024 - 19:13
Ireland just as vulnerable to security threats as neighbours despite neutrality, defence review concludes

Ireland just as vulnerable to security threats as neighbours despite neutrality, defence review concludes

Country needs to do much more to protect its territory, including working in closer co-operation with like-minded countries, review finds

Thu Jul 25 2024 - 15:32
‘A gross betrayal’: Taxi driver Raymond Shorten jailed for 17 years for rape of two young passengers

‘A gross betrayal’: Taxi driver Raymond Shorten jailed for 17 years for rape of two young passengers

Shorten (50) of Melrose Crescent, Clondalkin was found guilty of two counts of rape and one of anal rape last month

Thu Jul 25 2024 - 12:17
Former Ku Klux Klan ‘grand dragon’ is mentoring Irish far-right extremists

Former Ku Klux Klan ‘grand dragon’ is mentoring Irish far-right extremists

Former prisoner Frank Silva is one of several US white supremacists who have assisted Irish activists

Wed Jul 24 2024 - 06:00
‘It’s going to be a power struggle’: the Irish right-wing extremists preparing for violence

‘It’s going to be a power struggle’: the Irish right-wing extremists preparing for violence

Members of a group that forms part of a global ‘fight club’ network have shown up at several anti-immigrant protests

Sat Jul 20 2024 - 06:00
Man charged in relation to alleged threats to Mary Lou McDonald and Drew Harris

Man charged in relation to alleged threats to Mary Lou McDonald and Drew Harris

Sinn 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

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 footage

Thu Jul 18 2024 - 19:00
Attack victim calls for zero tolerance approach for violent soldiers

Attack victim calls for zero tolerance approach for violent soldiers

PJ Byrne was attacked by two off-duty Irish troops outside a nightclub in 2012. They continued to serve after their conviction

Thu Jul 18 2024 - 06:00
Group of masked men targets asylum seekers sleeping rough in Phibsborough

Group of masked men targets asylum seekers sleeping rough in Phibsborough

About 16 asylum seekers set up tents in small park near canal over weekend

Tue Jul 16 2024 - 19:55
Coolock violence: Garda concern mounting about security threat after clashes lead to 15 arrests

Coolock violence: Garda concern mounting about security threat after clashes lead to 15 arrests

A Garda car was set alight and two Dublin Bus vehicles were surrounded by protesters opposed to IP applicants being housed in a former paint factory

Tue Jul 16 2024 - 06:00
Coolock violence: Fifteen people appear in court  after anti-immigration protests

Coolock violence: Fifteen people appear in court after anti-immigration protests

Scenes followed earlier fire at makeshift camp near site earmarked for asylum-seeker accommodation

Mon Jul 15 2024 - 22:18
Why is the President convening the Council of State?

Why is the President convening the Council of State?

Q&A: Concerns expressed about Defence Bill which regulates Defence Forces’ representative associations

Mon Jul 15 2024 - 06:00
‘A dedicated sports star’: Tributes paid to Zara Murphy (13) following her death during Co Louth soccer match

‘A dedicated sports star’: Tributes paid to Zara Murphy (13) following her death during Co Louth soccer match

Zara Murphy pronounced dead after collapsing during Louth School Girls League game

Fri Jul 12 2024 - 16:15
Joyce scholars fear ‘schism’ in their community over sexual harassment allegations

Joyce scholars fear ‘schism’ in their community over sexual harassment allegations

Divisions grow following efforts to handle complaints of inappropriate behaviour

Fri Jul 12 2024 - 06:00
Cathal Crotty formally dismissed from Defence Forces after assault conviction

Cathal Crotty formally dismissed from Defence Forces after assault conviction

Former Army private officially ceased to be a member of the Defence Forces on Thursday following internal disciplinary process

Thu Jul 11 2024 - 11:44
Taoiseach promises to intervene to help Irish woman detained in Dubai for ‘attempted suicide’

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 charges

Tue Jul 09 2024 - 16:42
Gardaí seize more than €1m in cash and crypto currency in Galway raids

Gardaí seize more than €1m in cash and crypto currency in Galway raids

Searches carried out on Monday at a number of premises in Tuam and in Moycullen

Tue Jul 09 2024 - 15:43
Convicted soldier Cathal Crotty to be dismissed from Defence Forces on Thursday

Convicted soldier Cathal Crotty to be dismissed from Defence Forces on Thursday

Crotty (22) received a suspended sentence last month for violently attacking Natasha O’Brien (24) in Limerick city

Mon Jul 08 2024 - 15:21
Grand Canal deaths: Victims named, foul play not suspected ahead of postmortem results

Grand Canal deaths: Victims named, foul play not suspected ahead of postmortem results

Donal Scanlon from Ballybunion, Co Kerry, and Alex Warnick, originally from the United States, were both known to homeless services

Mon Jul 08 2024 - 12:03
After 100 years, the Defence Forces will finally be allowed manage its own affairs

After 100 years, the Defence Forces will finally be allowed manage its own affairs

Unlike many other countries, the Chief of Staff is entirely bypassed under the Irish military’s command and control structure

Sat Jul 06 2024 - 06:00
Gardaí awaiting postmortem of Canadian tourist Neno Dolmajian who died following alleged attack in Dublin

Gardaí awaiting postmortem of Canadian tourist Neno Dolmajian who died following alleged attack in Dublin

Ionut Danca (24) is charged with assault causing harm in relation to O’Connell Street incident

Fri Jul 05 2024 - 13:08
Gardaí investigating historical allegations made against women’s soccer coach

Gardaí investigating historical allegations made against women’s soccer coach

Accusations of inappropriate sexual behaviour made against coach working in women’s game in 1990s are subject of documentary to be aired this weekend

Thu Jul 04 2024 - 19:53
Gardaí detain five people living illegally in State as part of new operation

Gardaí detain five people living illegally in State as part of new operation

Operation Fern stablished in response to expected large increase in deportation orders against failed asylum seekers

Thu Jul 04 2024 - 18:10
Death of Tipperary-based judge Elizabeth MacGrath ‘a huge loss’ to District Court

Death of Tipperary-based judge Elizabeth MacGrath ‘a huge loss’ to District Court

Jurist (65) regarded as one unafraid to speak publicly on legal matters and in defence of her profession

Thu Jul 04 2024 - 17:44
Defence Forces oversight body criticises lack of information on ‘inappropriate behaviour’

Defence Forces oversight body criticises lack of information on ‘inappropriate behaviour’

External Oversight Body expresses concern at ‘the slow pace of change’ in forces

Thu Jul 04 2024 - 06:00
Tánaiste protests to authorities as Sean Rooney murder suspects again fail to appear in Lebanese court

Tánaiste protests to authorities as Sean Rooney murder suspects again fail to appear in Lebanese court

Young peacekeeper from Donegal serving with Unifil when his vehicle was ambushed

Wed Jul 03 2024 - 19:20
DPP appeals Cathal Crotty’s suspended sentence for Limerick assault

DPP appeals Cathal Crotty’s suspended sentence for Limerick assault

Natasha O’Brien welcomes appeal on ground of undue leniency, and speaks out about ‘hate’ she has received since the trial

Mon Jul 01 2024 - 18:19
Number of Defence Forces members with convictions may be higher than reported

Number of Defence Forces members with convictions may be higher than reported

Last 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 offences

Mon Jul 01 2024 - 06:00
Senior counsel to examine cases where Defence Forces members have convictions or are before courts

Senior counsel to examine cases where Defence Forces members have convictions or are before courts

Martin criticises ‘lack of proactive management’ of such situations amid controversy over Crotty case

Fri Jun 28 2024 - 18:11
Man arrested following suspected fatal assault at house in Co Kerry

Man arrested following suspected fatal assault at house in Co Kerry

Paudie O’Connor (40s) died at scene in Castleisland in the early hours of Friday morning

Fri Jun 28 2024 - 17:52
Joyce scholar asked to leave Glasgow academic conference over inappropriate behaviour

Joyce scholar asked to leave Glasgow academic conference over inappropriate behaviour

Fritz Senn barred from James Joyce Symposium in Scotland following allegations he harassed a young woman

Fri Jun 28 2024 - 06:00
Community of Joyce scholars grapples with accusations of misogyny and harassment claims

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 participants

Fri Jun 28 2024 - 06:00
Anger in Government after Defence Forces discloses 68 serving soldiers convicted or charged with offences

Anger in Government after Defence Forces discloses 68 serving soldiers convicted or charged with offences

Government believes figure will rise with more extensive look back as unit commanders are summoned to meeting

Fri Jun 28 2024 - 06:00
Defence Forces morale on the floor as  commentary over Cathal Crotty case seen as unfair

Defence Forces morale on the floor as commentary over Cathal Crotty case seen as unfair

Defence 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 assault

Thu Jun 27 2024 - 06:00
Defence Forces chiefs hope to expel convicted soldier Cathal Crotty by early next week

Defence Forces chiefs hope to expel convicted soldier Cathal Crotty by early next week

Government has received report on prevalence of criminals within Defence Forces ranks

Thu Jun 27 2024 - 06:00
Gardaí criticise the use of encryption by social media platforms

Gardaí criticise the use of encryption by social media platforms

Encryption means law enforcement and prosecutors are unable to gain access to vital evidence while investigating offences, the assistant commissioner said

Wed Jun 26 2024 - 19:00
Report on convicted criminals in Defence Forces identifies 20 cases of concern

Report on convicted criminals in Defence Forces identifies 20 cases of concern

Tánaiste Micheál Martin ordered review on the issue, with information previously held only at brigade level

Tue Jun 25 2024 - 19:12
Defence Forces review serving personnel with convictions for gender-based violence

Defence Forces review serving personnel with convictions for gender-based violence

Several personnel remain in organisation following prosecutions for assaults and other offences

Tue Jun 25 2024 - 06:00
Women of Honour tribunal opens with urgent appeal for witnesses

Women of Honour tribunal opens with urgent appeal for witnesses

‘Honour is a cardinal virtue in the Defence Forces. It means doing what is right,' Ms Justice Ann Power says in opening statement

Mon Jun 24 2024 - 15:34
Gardaí dismantle Eastern European drug gang’s money laundering operation

Gardaí dismantle Eastern European drug gang’s money laundering operation

€1m cash seized in search at property in south Dublin on Thursday, with two suspected gang members arrested

Fri Jun 14 2024 - 13:29
Covid-19 had devastating impact on wait times for sexual offence prosecutions, judges say

Covid-19 had devastating impact on wait times for sexual offence prosecutions, judges say

New report identifies various factors contributing to long wait lists, including a ‘culture of last minute-ism’ by overstretched lawyers

Fri Jun 14 2024 - 00:01
Defence Forces donates 30 ‘non-lethal’ military vehicles to Ukraine

Defence Forces donates 30 ‘non-lethal’ military vehicles to Ukraine

The convoy, which departs today, includes pick-up trucks, heavy loads trucks and ambulances

Fri Jun 14 2024 - 00:01
Ireland to spend €12 million refilling EU arm stockpiles

Ireland to spend €12 million refilling EU arm stockpiles

Act in Support of Ammunition Production designed to restock member states’ armouries depleted by Ukraine war

Tue Jun 11 2024 - 06:00
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