An Garda Síochána flagged nine disciplinary referrals for unauthorised media comments between January 2024 and mid-September, figures obtained by The Journal show. Garda Representative Association Raises Alarm Over Disciplinary Referrals The Garda Representative Association (GRA) stated it is “extremely concerned” that its members could face silencing through the threat of disciplinary action. The association, which … Read more
Gardaí discovered the bodies of Jamie McGinn and Bridget “Biddy” O’Brien in the Cois Cairn estate in North Bray at around 8am on Tuesday, prompting a major investigation into the tragedy. Investigators found Mr McGinn in the front garden with visible injuries, while Ms O’Brien was located in an upstairs bedroom. Post-mortem examinations subsequently revealed … Read more
Two people appeared at a special court sitting charged in connection with a house fire that killed four members of the same family in Waterford on Tuesday. Judge Gubbins presides over Saturday district court sitting Cian Stacey, 21, and Jessica Dalton, 31, appeared before Clonmel District Court on Saturday evening. Judge Andrew Gubbins presided over … Read more
Paul O’Connor, a 56-year-old man from the Ballyphehane area of Cork city, was found dead on a riverbank outside Mallow town on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Discovery of the Body at Ballyellis The body was discovered at approximately 1.30pm on Thursday by a person walking their dog on the banks of the River Blackwater at … Read more
An official complaint lodged at Garda Headquarters has disrupted the recruitment process for an Abu Dhabi-based liaison officer role tasked with tracking the Kinahan cartel and other high-profile Irish criminals who fled to the United Arab Emirates. The dispute centers on how the competition was run rather than the candidate selected, according to sources familiar … Read more
Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Lynch, a 44-year-old mother of three, died on Friday in a fatal workplace incident in Kilmeedy, County Limerick, when a trench being dug for a septic tank collapsed on her, according to local reports. Gardaí attended the scene and referred the case to the Health and Safety Authority, which confirmed that an investigation … Read more
Gary Hyland, a 24-year-old resident of Bridge St, Kilcormac, Co Offaly, appeared at Tullamore District Court before Judge Andrew Cody accused of dangerous driving and drug-driving offenses committed on March 30th, according to court proceedings held on Monday. Garda Diarmuid Loughnane stated in court that he observed Hyland operating a red Opel Astra at excessive … Read more
Gardaí are investigating a hit-and-run in County Limerick on Saturday that resulted in the death of a two-year-old boy named locally as Peter Mulcaire. Did You Know? Peter Mulcaire had been playing on a toy tractor when he was struck by the vehicle, according to local understanding of the tragic incident in Rathkeale. Investigation and … Read more
Gardaí investigating a fatal hit-and-run in County Clare have appealed for information regarding a silver or gold Skoda Octavia following the death of 16-year-old Bryan Lowe. The sixth-year student was killed on Friday night near the Clare-Limerick border after being struck while riding an e-bike, prompting an active investigation and widespread community mourning. Garda Appeal … Read more
Gardaí are seeking witnesses following a fatal hit-and-run incident on the Clare-Limerick border that resulted in the death of a teenage boy riding an e-bike on Friday night, according to emergency services and law enforcement reports. Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident Details at Cottage Cross The fatal collision occurred shortly after 11pm on Friday on the L3050 … Read more