Gardaí have launched an investigation after a viable pipe bomb was discovered on the bonnet of a car at a developer’s home near Bandon, Co Cork, on Thursday. The device was recovered by Army bomb-disposal experts and sent to Forensic Science Ireland for analysis, as authorities work to identify those responsible for what they describe … Read more
A Garda submachine gun fell from an armed response vehicle in Dublin—here’s what it reveals about security risks and unheeded reforms An unsecured Heckler & Koch MP7 submachine gun—capable of firing nearly 1,000 rounds per minute—fell from the boot of an armed Garda vehicle in Dublin’s north quays in April, only to be recovered by … Read more
Starting June 29th, employees in Ireland with contractual retirement ages below 66 gain the legal right to request an extra year of employment, according to the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment. The Employment (Contractual Retirement Ages) Act 2025 mandates that employers provide a reasoned response to such requests or face fines up to €5,000. … Read more
Gardaí in south Dublin have arrested 81 people under Operation Táirge, a specialized initiative targeting prolific shoplifters and organized retail crime gangs. The operation, which utilizes surveillance and CCTV to identify offenders, was launched following direct requests from retailers concerned about the cumulative financial impact of theft in major shopping hubs, including Dundrum Town Centre … Read more
Finnegan ‘Finn’ Yowell, 33, of Old School House, Ticknock, Kinsalebeg, Co Waterford, has been remanded in custody after being charged with the murder of 81-year-old Noreen Daly. Ms. Daly was discovered dead at her home in Ardsallagh, Co Waterford, on Monday, June 15. Mr. Yowell appeared before Judge John O’Leary at Carrick-on-Suir District Court on … Read more
The Garda investigation into the 2019 murder of 22-year-old Seán Little remains active and complex, according to Detective Inspector Jim McDermott. During a sitting of the Dublin District Coroner’s Court on June 16, 2026, officials confirmed the case is currently centered on a witness located outside the jurisdiction, requiring a European arrest warrant. Mr. Little … Read more
Gardaí have commenced a new search and excavation at a disused quarry in Castleruddery Upper, Co Wicklow, as part of the ongoing investigations into the murders of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob. The operation, led by the Serious Crime Review Team, follows a technical ground survey conducted last week with the assistance of the … Read more
A fundraising appeal for Garda Keith Fox, a Dublin-based father of two who sustained a severe spinal cord injury during a skiing accident in January, has raised over €126,000 to cover mounting rehabilitation and home adaptation costs. Friends and colleagues have launched a GoFundMe campaign to assist the family, as state grants currently cover only … Read more
A 36-year-old Dublin man, the brother of a prominent Irish sports star, was shot dead on Carrer de Balmes in Barcelona on Wednesday morning. Spanish police have launched a manhunt for the gunman, who remains at large, and are investigating the incident as a targeted assassination linked to organized crime, according to local authorities. How … Read more
Dr. Emmett Cullen, a 50-year-old orthopaedic surgeon, has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to charges of assaulting three people and causing criminal damage at the Clayton Hotel in Limerick. Prosecuting barrister John O’Sullivan alleged that on May 4, 2023, the accused went “completely berserk” during a two-night stay, using fire extinguishers as weapons … Read more