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Man (40s) charged in connection with €122k drug seizure in Laois

Man (40s) charged in connection with €122k drug seizure in Laois

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

A man in his 40s has been arrested and is being detained at a Garda station in Offaly.
Machine guns, pistols and drugs seized in operation targeting organised crime

Machine guns, pistols and drugs seized in operation targeting organised crime

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

The operation from Friday to Sunday involved personnel attached to the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau.
Three arrested after police assaulted following reported stabbing

Three arrested after police assaulted following reported stabbing

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Police were alerted to the report in the Fortwilliam Park area of north Belfast at around 8.40pm on Thursday.
Man jailed for arson and robbery months after release over killing of teen girl

Man jailed for arson and robbery months after release over killing of teen girl

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Keith Hall set fire to a car shortly after being released from prison over killing of a 16-year-old girl
Mother of Parnell Square attack victim ‘does not feel anger’ towards Bouchaker

Mother of Parnell Square attack victim ‘does not feel anger’ towards Bouchaker

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

The girl was left severely disabled after the attack, but her mother says anger would not ‘change anything’.
Man charged with attempted murder following Belfast disorder

Man charged with attempted murder following Belfast disorder

Tue, 30 Jun, 2026

The 29-year-old faces court on Tuesday.
‘Absurd’ to suggest Dublin stabbing accused did not intend to kill, jury told

‘Absurd’ to suggest Dublin stabbing accused did not intend to kill, jury told

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

Riad Bouchaker is charged with the attempted murder of two girls and one boy in Parnell Square East in 2023.
8% increase in number of women attacked in first quarter of 2026 - CSO

8% increase in number of women attacked in first quarter of 2026 - CSO

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

There were 2,460 female victims of assault and related offences in the first three months of this year.
Two face Special Criminal Court trial over alleged gangland roles and Finglas arsons

Two face Special Criminal Court trial over alleged gangland roles and Finglas arsons

Wed, 24 Jun, 2026

Judge Ramsey noted that the DPP has directed that they face trial in the non-jury Special Criminal Court, which is reserved for organised gang crime and terrorism cases.
Urgent work being done to prepare for potential of further disorder – O’Neill

Urgent work being done to prepare for potential of further disorder – O’Neill

Mon, 22 Jun, 2026

Race-related violence flared in areas across Northern Ireland earlier this month.
Survivors want Fianna Fáil apology for Bill Kenneally, Mary Lou McDonald says

Survivors want Fianna Fáil apology for Bill Kenneally, Mary Lou McDonald says

Sun, 21 Jun, 2026

Kenneally, one of Ireland’s most notorious sex offenders, died on Thursday aged 75.

Doctor tells court he thought Parnell Square victim was dead

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

The Central Criminal Court in Dublin has heard multiple children and an adult were injured in the incident in 2023.
Man dies in hospital a week after Belfast assault

Man dies in hospital a week after Belfast assault

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Police said Carl Holland, 30, was from the local area.
Government to issue state apology, say victims of paedophile Bill Kenneally

Government to issue state apology, say victims of paedophile Bill Kenneally

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Victims say the Justice Minister has told them he is going through the steps to secure them a state apology.
Heavy machinery used in search over Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob murders

Heavy machinery used in search over Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob murders

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

The investigation is continuing in an area of open ground near the Wicklow/Kildare border.
Police Scotland attend ‘isolated incidents’ during World Cup celebrations

Police Scotland attend ‘isolated incidents’ during World Cup celebrations

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

The force said most fans were in ‘good spirits’ and conducted themselves ‘in a responsible manner’.
Man and woman in court over disorder linked to Belfast attack

Man and woman in court over disorder linked to Belfast attack

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

The pair were arrested separately in Portadown, Co Armagh, on Wednesday.
Belfast stabbing victim’s condition ‘improving’ and he may soon come out of coma

Belfast stabbing victim’s condition ‘improving’ and he may soon come out of coma

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Stephen Ogilvie lost his left eye and suffered deep cuts to his head, face and back in a stabbing attack on Monday night.
Two charged after second night of disorder following Belfast knife attack

Two charged after second night of disorder following Belfast knife attack

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Twelve police officers were injured and 16 arrests were made following unrest on Wednesday evening.
Man (70s) arrested after petrol bomb thrown at Sligo pub

Man (70s) arrested after petrol bomb thrown at Sligo pub

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

A fire broke out at Connolly's pub on Holborn Street after the device landed at the pub entrance at around 11pm.
Child injured in Parnell Square attack answers questions by blinking, court told

Child injured in Parnell Square attack answers questions by blinking, court told

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

The trial of 52-year-old Riad Bouchaker, of no fixed address, opened before the Central Criminal Court in Dublin on Wednesday.
Group that sent email threats to schools may have slipped up

Group that sent email threats to schools may have slipped up

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

THE PEOPLE behind the shooting threats sent to 20 Carlow primary schools last Wednesday may have made one fatal mistake: they used a Gmail account, and Google never forgets.
Donaldson arrives at court ahead of prosecution opening in sexual offences trial

Donaldson arrives at court ahead of prosecution opening in sexual offences trial

Wed, 27 May, 2026

The former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Former DUP leader Donaldson arrives at court for sexual offences trial

Former DUP leader Donaldson arrives at court for sexual offences trial

Tue, 26 May, 2026

The 63-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.
Nicholas Gordon murder accused ‘gloated’ about what they had done, court told

Nicholas Gordon murder accused ‘gloated’ about what they had done, court told

Fri, 22 May, 2026

The 51-year-old died in hospital from his injuries after being attacked in his apartment in east Belfast on May 12th.
Rape charity experiences busiest year on record

Rape charity experiences busiest year on record

Tue, 19 May, 2026

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre said its national helpline was contacted almost 24,000 times in 2025
MSP ‘astonished’ over ‘failure’ to anticipate Celtic football disorder

MSP ‘astonished’ over ‘failure’ to anticipate Celtic football disorder

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Paul Sweeney has called for a dedicated fan zone to avoid future trouble from fans of the city’s football teams.
Judge warns park violence 'all too common' as teen admits 'disgraceful' robbery

Judge warns park violence 'all too common' as teen admits 'disgraceful' robbery

Mon, 11 May, 2026

The victim, also in his mid-teens, required six weeks of treatment and had his jaw wired following the incident in October 2024
Boy (15) and two adults arrested in Lurgan car bomb probe

Boy (15) and two adults arrested in Lurgan car bomb probe

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Dissident republicans are believed to be behind the proxy attack attempt on Lurgan police station in March.
Dáil hears it was ‘by the grace of God’ no one hurt after child fired gun

Dáil hears it was ‘by the grace of God’ no one hurt after child fired gun

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

The Dáil heard how an 11-year-old picked up and shot a discarded gun in Dublin on Tuesday.
TDs ‘should refrain’ from providing character references, says Martin

TDs ‘should refrain’ from providing character references, says Martin

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

The Taoiseach was asked about the issue after a former TD confirmed he had provided one for a convicted sex offender.
Car explosion outside police station ‘may be work of New IRA’ – PSNI

Car explosion outside police station ‘may be work of New IRA’ – PSNI

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

No-one was injured in the blast, which occurred when residents, including two babies, were being evacuated.
Man arrested after car rammed into home

Man arrested after car rammed into home

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026

The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday in Derry.
Man arrested following disorder prior to Irish Cup semi-final in Belfast

Man arrested following disorder prior to Irish Cup semi-final in Belfast

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026

Police said a child was struck by a bottle and nine officers injured during disturbances at Windsor Park.
Woman (20s) arrested in relation to money laundering in Dublin

Woman (20s) arrested in relation to money laundering in Dublin

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

As part of the investigation, Gardaí searched a property in the south of the county and seized several documents as well as a car.
Four men to appear in court after Cork City Drugs Unit operation

Four men to appear in court after Cork City Drugs Unit operation

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

They will appear before Cork District Court on Saturday.
Snail-paced justice system exacerbates trauma on families and the accused, Martin says

Snail-paced justice system exacerbates trauma on families and the accused, Martin says

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Martin described the time it takes for the wheels of justice to move and reach a conclusion as being 'a real problem'.
Weapon and explosive crimes up 6% as most other offences fall, CSO figures show

Weapon and explosive crimes up 6% as most other offences fall, CSO figures show

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

The CSO data also shows that the number of female victims fell by 4 per cent, as compared with 1 per cent for male victims.
Shots fired at property in east Belfast

Shots fired at property in east Belfast

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Police are working to establish a motive for the attack.
Children groomed into criminality from the age of six in deprived areas, report finds

Children groomed into criminality from the age of six in deprived areas, report finds

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

The Irish Penal Reform Trust study notes that single mothers are being drawn into the sex industry to make ends meet.
Three arrested following searches by police investigating UDA-linked criminality

Three arrested following searches by police investigating UDA-linked criminality

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

Two men and a woman are in police custody after three properties in the Old Park area of north Belfast were searched.
'I was too honest': Garda whistleblower says she was bullied after revealing homicide data errors

'I was too honest': Garda whistleblower says she was bullied after revealing homicide data errors

Thu, 05 Mar, 2026

Lois West was joint deputy head of the Garda Síochána Analysis Service (GSAS) at assistant principal grade prior to taking extended sick leave.
Statue of Queen Victoria in hospital complex vandalised in paint attack

Statue of Queen Victoria in hospital complex vandalised in paint attack

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Republican group Lasair Dhearg claimed responsibility for the incident in a social media post.

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