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'In the air, all safe. Take a deep breath': The inside story of Ireland’s Kabul rescue mission

'In the air, all safe. Take a deep breath': The inside story of Ireland’s Kabul rescue mission

Grief and frustration haunt rescue run that had to hitch a ride and leave people behind

Sat Aug 28 2021 - 01:00
Army Ranger Wing team arrives home to Ireland after Kabul mission

Army Ranger Wing team arrives home to Ireland after Kabul mission

Twenty-six Irish citizens evacuated from Afghanistan with help of secretive unit

Fri Aug 27 2021 - 20:50
Garda appeal for witnesses after teenager’s body found in Meath

Garda appeal for witnesses after teenager’s body found in Meath

Discovery made at a house in Enfield on Friday morning

Fri Aug 27 2021 - 20:39
Government says 75 Irish citizens and residents still in Afghanistan

Government says 75 Irish citizens and residents still in Afghanistan

Evacuation mission ended minutes after two suicide bombs killed and injured dozens outside Kabul airport gates

Thu Aug 26 2021 - 23:20
Garda working with pubs ahead of All-Ireland semi-final, says commissioner

Garda working with pubs ahead of All-Ireland semi-final, says commissioner

Several premises around Croke Park forced to close last week after anti-social behaviour

Wed Aug 25 2021 - 18:44
Bravery award for garda who talked down armed man while sitting on church bench

Bravery award for garda who talked down armed man while sitting on church bench

Thirteen gardaí receive the Scott Medal at ceremony in Dublin Castle

Wed Aug 25 2021 - 18:23
Government jet sent to help with evacuation of Irish from Kabul

Government jet sent to help with evacuation of Irish from Kabul

Officials warn it is “unlikely” all citizens will be evacuated by Tuesday deadline

Tue Aug 24 2021 - 20:14
Afghan crisis forces Ireland to do more with less once again

Afghan crisis forces Ireland to do more with less once again

Analysis: Lack of long-range airlift capability greatly limits options for evacuation

Tue Aug 24 2021 - 20:08
Garda intelligence warns of attacks on vaccine centres and phone masts

Garda intelligence warns of attacks on vaccine centres and phone masts

Officers advised to be watchful for threats from far-right and anti-vaccination groups

Tue Aug 24 2021 - 19:16
Ranger Wing to be sent to Kabul to aid in evacuation of Irish citizens

Ranger Wing to be sent to Kabul to aid in evacuation of Irish citizens

Special forces and DFA personnel to depart in early hours of Tuesday

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 21:58
Driver in fatal collision in Galway had history of mental health issues

Driver in fatal collision in Galway had history of mental health issues

Jonasz Lach, who died along with family of three, was facing dangerous driving charges

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 20:54
Dundalk house set on fire with petrol bomb overnight

Dundalk house set on fire with petrol bomb overnight

No injuries reported in second arson attack in the town in the last seven days

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 14:19
Judges frustrated with uncorroborated claims about criminal defendants

Judges frustrated with uncorroborated claims about criminal defendants

Barristers warned against making claims of clients’ depression or drug use without proof

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 01:00
The strange death of Margaret Bracken

The strange death of Margaret Bracken

Dundalk woman’s family frustrated by Garda action alleges she died following break-in

Sat Aug 14 2021 - 06:00
Coronavirus: All prisoners have now been offered vaccine

Coronavirus: All prisoners have now been offered vaccine

About 84% have received at least one dose, suggesting refusal rate of approximately 16%

Sat Aug 14 2021 - 01:00
Two people arrested on suspicion of murder of Limerick boy released

Two people arrested on suspicion of murder of Limerick boy released

Mason O’Connell-Conway died after sustaining head injuries at home in Rathbane

Fri Aug 13 2021 - 23:01
Garda confirms it is investigating employee of Dublin homelessness charity

Garda confirms it is investigating employee of Dublin homelessness charity

Charities Regulator notified of ‘serious matters’ at Inner City Helping Homeless group

Fri Aug 13 2021 - 18:02
Homeless charity suspends employee amid inquiry over ‘serious matters’

Homeless charity suspends employee amid inquiry over ‘serious matters’

Garda investigation under way as charities regulator is contacted

Thu Aug 12 2021 - 22:35
Man and woman arrested on suspicion of murder of boy (4) in Limerick

Man and woman arrested on suspicion of murder of boy (4) in Limerick

Child died after sustaining serious injuries at home in Rathbane in March

Thu Aug 12 2021 - 14:50
Gardaí raid Dublin premises as part of EU operation against fraud

Gardaí raid Dublin premises as part of EU operation against fraud

Businesses in at least 20 countries targeted by criminals pretending to sell wholesale items

Wed Aug 11 2021 - 13:52
Man (25) dies following stabbing incident in Tallaght

Man (25) dies following stabbing incident in Tallaght

Gardaí seek witnesses and say another man, aged in his 40s, being treated in hospital

Wed Aug 11 2021 - 12:30
Hashish worth €400m seized at sea following Irish-led intel operation

Hashish worth €400m seized at sea following Irish-led intel operation

Haul captured on cargo vessel south of Canary Islands

Tue Aug 10 2021 - 18:27
Almost €1m lost to rental scams as students warned to be wary

Almost €1m lost to rental scams as students warned to be wary

More than 500 allegations reported to gardaí since 2019

Tue Aug 10 2021 - 11:45
Man alleges gardaí pointed guns at his children during Co Louth raid

Man alleges gardaí pointed guns at his children during Co Louth raid

Complaint made to Gsoc over operation in which officers were seeking mobile phone

Thu Aug 05 2021 - 01:00
Restaurants threatened as anti-lockdown rhetoric turns nasty

Restaurants threatened as anti-lockdown rhetoric turns nasty

Businesses reopening under new laws have been victims of ‘review bombing’ and abuse

Fri Jul 30 2021 - 20:00
Last two Irish troops withdraw from Western Sahara after 30 years

Last two Irish troops withdraw from Western Sahara after 30 years

Defence Forces leave at precarious time for United Nations Minurso mission

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 11:08
Death of woman in Co Kerry investigated by gardaí

Death of woman in Co Kerry investigated by gardaí

Officers will be guided by results of postmortem on body found near Lixnaw

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 15:55
Romance fraudsters cheat unsuspecting victim of €28,000

Romance fraudsters cheat unsuspecting victim of €28,000

Two arrested following Garda operation targeting dating website running fake profiles

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 14:24
Cork activist questioned over allegations of harassment by Christian fundamentalists

Cork activist questioned over allegations of harassment by Christian fundamentalists

Woman arrested after allegations by Society of Saint Pius X Resistance

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 17:09
‘Not my place to make judgement’, says priest, after serial burglar’s ‘show funeral’

‘Not my place to make judgement’, says priest, after serial burglar’s ‘show funeral’

Screwdriver and torch among offerings at funeral of Dean Maguire following N7 crash

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 20:42
Gardaí seize €100,000 worth of cannabis in Offaly

Gardaí seize €100,000 worth of cannabis in Offaly

Man (40s) detained following seizure of five kgs of the drug

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 19:28
CSO highlights continuing problems with Garda crime statistics

CSO highlights continuing problems with Garda crime statistics

999 calls controversy shows need for ‘comprehensive end-to-end review’ of data recording

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 15:56
Potentially fatal synthetic imitation cannabis detected in State last year

Potentially fatal synthetic imitation cannabis detected in State last year

Three deaths after substance exposure confirmed in United Kingdom and one in Sweden

Thu Jul 22 2021 - 16:33
Garda chief apologises over officer’s remarks about legal profession

Garda chief apologises over officer’s remarks about legal profession

Court told gardaí tried to press women into leaving State, that solicitor just interested in money

Wed Jul 21 2021 - 04:30
Number of people entering treatment for crack cocaine use rises by 400%

Number of people entering treatment for crack cocaine use rises by 400%

Women increasingly more likely to become addicted to drug – Health Research Board

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 14:02
Methadone users may have better protection against Covid

Methadone users may have better protection against Covid

Numbers of infections in people in treatment for heroin addiction far lower than expected

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 03:26
Priest condemns behaviour at funeral for serial burglar

Priest condemns behaviour at funeral for serial burglar

Last of three men killed in N7 crash buried on Monday

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 18:46
Garda promotions to be handled by Public Appointments Service

Garda promotions to be handled by Public Appointments Service

More than 200 sergeants set to be appointed under new regulations this year

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 00:01
Investigation under way after threatening phone calls made to Nphet members

Investigation under way after threatening phone calls made to Nphet members

Security for public health officials increased following posts on far-right Facebook pages

Sun Jul 18 2021 - 20:50
Funeral takes place in south Dublin of second man killed in N7 crash

Funeral takes place in south Dublin of second man killed in N7 crash

Graham Taylor died with two others after car burst into flames

Sun Jul 18 2021 - 17:33
Woman to be arrested over allegations from ultra-conservative religious group

Woman to be arrested over allegations from ultra-conservative religious group

Group’s founder gave anti-Semitic speech at Cork branch of SSPX Resistance last year

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 01:26
Funeral takes place of father-of-two killed in N7 crash

Funeral takes place of father-of-two killed in N7 crash

Dean Maguire (29) killed with two friends when their car drove on wrong side of road

Fri Jul 16 2021 - 17:09
Lack of sailors forces Naval Service to cancel patrol days

Lack of sailors forces Naval Service to cancel patrol days

Due to ‘personnel issues’, 101 days lost so far this year compared to 28 last year

Fri Jul 16 2021 - 06:00
Huge increase in arrests of foreign criminal suspects

Huge increase in arrests of foreign criminal suspects

State’s membership of EU system leads to increase in extradition cases

Fri Jul 16 2021 - 02:50
Only one Jadotville siege Army veteran to get medal

Only one Jadotville siege Army veteran to get medal

Commanding officer of A Company, Col Pat Quinlan, should receive DSM – review group

Thu Jul 15 2021 - 23:50
Garda struggling to tempt cybercrime experts from private sector

Garda struggling to tempt cybercrime experts from private sector

‘Further resources’ required to keep pace with criminals, committee hears

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 18:12
Garda suspects €35m ‘cocaine coal’ shipment abandoned by nervous criminals

Garda suspects €35m ‘cocaine coal’ shipment abandoned by nervous criminals

Only a handful of gangs could have carried out the complex smuggling operation

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 13:47
Majority of Covid law offenders refuse to pay fine

Majority of Covid law offenders refuse to pay fine

Thousands of District Court summonses currently being issued, Garda warns

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 04:30
Garda to spend up to half a million on centenary medals and coins

Garda to spend up to half a million on centenary medals and coins

Medals to be issued to serving and retired gardaí as well as dignitaries

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 01:00
Government doubles cyber security director salary and promises 45 more staff

Government doubles cyber security director salary and promises 45 more staff

National Cyber Security Centre to receive €2.5m increase in annual budget

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 18:37
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