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Gardaí could seek Air Corps help for Daniel Kinahan’s extradition from UAE

Gardaí could seek Air Corps help for Daniel Kinahan’s extradition from UAE

High-prisoner transfer could see Garda call on Defence Forces’ civil support function

Fri May 01 2026 - 14:53
Minister for Justice: ‘We should have kept prison capacity in line with population increase. We didn’t’

Minister for Justice: ‘We should have kept prison capacity in line with population increase. We didn’t’

Jim O’Callaghan says courts should opt for more non-custodial sentences amid prison overcrowding

Fri May 01 2026 - 07:38
Daniel Kinahan likely to be held in high-security wing of Portlaoise Prison

Daniel Kinahan likely to be held in high-security wing of Portlaoise Prison

Prison Service has built up experience of processing high-risk, high-profile inmates

Fri May 01 2026 - 06:00
Prison officers to receive batons in trial amid surge in prison violence

Prison officers to receive batons in trial amid surge in prison violence

Annual conference hears body cameras are to be rolled out ‘right across the estate into next year’

Thu Apr 30 2026 - 18:14
Man in custody as gardaí search for firearm discharged by child in Ballymun

Man in custody as gardaí search for firearm discharged by child in Ballymun

‘Growing sense of fear in the community as violence escalates,’ says local People Before Profit councillor

Wed Apr 29 2026 - 20:48
‘I had to watch it twice to check it wasn’t me’: Harris a victim of deepfake video scam

‘I had to watch it twice to check it wasn’t me’: Harris a victim of deepfake video scam

Financial crime ‘fundamentally threatens integrity of financial system’, Harris tells European event in Dublin

Wed Apr 29 2026 - 11:49
Nearly 20,000 fines paid out by Luas fare evaders in 2025

Nearly 20,000 fines paid out by Luas fare evaders in 2025

More than 55m people used service in 2025 with just 54 a day hit by penalties

Mon Apr 27 2026 - 06:00
Suspected gunman could ‘absolutely’ be charged with trying to assassinate Trump

Suspected gunman could ‘absolutely’ be charged with trying to assassinate Trump

Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks; Strait of Hormuz still largely closed

Sun Apr 26 2026 - 21:04
Transdev to accept loss of €1.3bn Luas contract after taking legal advice

Transdev to accept loss of €1.3bn Luas contract after taking legal advice

French-British joint venture KeolisAmey will run Dublin’s tram service from September

Sun Apr 26 2026 - 14:57
Revenue seizes more than €3.1m worth of herbal cannabis at Dublin Airport

Revenue seizes more than €3.1m worth of herbal cannabis at Dublin Airport

A large proportion of the drugs came from Qatari capital Doha

Fri Apr 24 2026 - 18:45
Man and woman arrested after two gardaí assaulted in Co Donegal

Man and woman arrested after two gardaí assaulted in Co Donegal

The gardaí were treated in hospital after incident at Letterkenny premises on Thursday afternoon

Fri Apr 24 2026 - 11:34
Independence of Drew Harris’s appointment questioned following Leo Varadkar comments

Independence of Drew Harris’s appointment questioned following Leo Varadkar comments

Former taoiseach says there ‘was not a predetermined outcome’ in 2018 appointment of outside candidate Harris to Garda commissioner role

Wed Apr 22 2026 - 06:00
‘Anonymous cowards’ found threatening gardaí will face full force of law, says Minister

‘Anonymous cowards’ found threatening gardaí will face full force of law, says Minister

Convictions would be strong deterrent to abuse, says Jim O’Callaghan at Garda rank-and-file conference

Tue Apr 21 2026 - 21:20
Garda’s suspension over lending bike leaves ‘shameful stain’ on force, GRA conference hears

Garda’s suspension over lending bike leaves ‘shameful stain’ on force, GRA conference hears

Det Gda Eamon Cunnane was identified publicly for the first time on Tuesday

Tue Apr 21 2026 - 13:56
Daniel Kinahan arrest gives ‘sense of pride’ to gardaí who policed feud, conference hears

Daniel Kinahan arrest gives ‘sense of pride’ to gardaí who policed feud, conference hears

Gardaí acquitted of allegedly ‘squaring’ penalty points to address GRA conference in Westport, Co Mayo

Mon Apr 20 2026 - 20:58
Iran issues warning to US as Strait of Hormuz ‘reopens’; oil prices tumble below $90 a barrel

Iran issues warning to US as Strait of Hormuz ‘reopens’; oil prices tumble below $90 a barrel

Live updates as talks to end the war in the Middle East continue

Fri Apr 17 2026 - 21:49
Luas Cork: New preferred route for €2bn line would split Cork University Hospital campus

Luas Cork: New preferred route for €2bn line would split Cork University Hospital campus

State transport body opens public consultation over project that will feature 27 stops running from Ballincollig to Mahon Point

Fri Apr 17 2026 - 11:00
Manhunt ends after Garda vehicle rammed in Co Monaghan

Manhunt ends after Garda vehicle rammed in Co Monaghan

Passenger in car arrested following earlier assault with two officers hospitalised

Thu Apr 16 2026 - 22:31
Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect

Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect

Live updates as talks to end the war in the Middle East continue

Thu Apr 16 2026 - 22:14
Fuel tank drivers faced ‘significant threats’ during protests, says industry body chief

Fuel tank drivers faced ‘significant threats’ during protests, says industry body chief

Garda Commissioner ‘absolutely appalled’ by intimidation directed at members over course of demonstrations

Mon Apr 13 2026 - 20:04
Where are the fuel protests and which roads are closed in Dublin and across Ireland?

Where are the fuel protests and which roads are closed in Dublin and across Ireland?

All major routes now clear following earlier disruption, says Transport Infrastructure Ireland

Mon Apr 13 2026 - 13:24
Government announces further cuts to fuel prices and defers carbon tax increase

Government announces further cuts to fuel prices and defers carbon tax increase

Cabinet to meet today amid continuing nationwide protests over the cost of fuel

Sun Apr 12 2026 - 21:37
Where are the fuel protests on Sunday and what impact will they have on schools tomorrow?

Where are the fuel protests on Sunday and what impact will they have on schools tomorrow?

The latest information on Sunday’s protests, including an M50 update

Sun Apr 12 2026 - 16:22
‘Substantial’ new supports being finalised; Garda declares ‘exceptional event’

‘Substantial’ new supports being finalised; Garda declares ‘exceptional event’

Hauliers group ‘optimistic’ agreement could be reached tomorrow evening after meeting Ministers

Fri Apr 10 2026 - 23:34
Nationwide fuel price protests to continue on Friday

Nationwide fuel price protests to continue on Friday

Live updates with delays on multiple motorway routes as well as significant disruption on Luas and Dublin Bus

Thu Apr 09 2026 - 22:23
Netanyahu says ‘no ceasefire in Lebanon’; Trump ‘very optimistic’ about Iran peace deal

Netanyahu says ‘no ceasefire in Lebanon’; Trump ‘very optimistic’ about Iran peace deal

Oil prices rose overnight due to concerns truce has not resulted in the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Thu Apr 09 2026 - 22:06
‘I can’t afford to spend the whole day in traffic’: Dublin commuters hit with gridlock

‘I can’t afford to spend the whole day in traffic’: Dublin commuters hit with gridlock

While those stuck in traffic for hours hoped for a reprieve, a spokesman for the protesters said the blockade was ‘indefinite’

Wed Apr 08 2026 - 13:44
Trump threatens to jail journalist who broke story of missing airman

Trump threatens to jail journalist who broke story of missing airman

Iranian intelligence chief killed in US-Israeli air strike

Mon Apr 06 2026 - 21:41
UK downs ‘multiple Iranian drones’; Trump social media statements labelled ‘unhinged’

UK downs ‘multiple Iranian drones’; Trump social media statements labelled ‘unhinged’

At least 11 people killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon including a 4-year-old child

Sun Apr 05 2026 - 21:41
Storm Dave: One thousand homes and businesses still without power

Storm Dave: One thousand homes and businesses still without power

Several flights cancelled over weekend following strong winds around country

Sun Apr 05 2026 - 19:04
Gardaí detect 680 speeding drivers in first day of Easter road safety clampdown

Gardaí detect 680 speeding drivers in first day of Easter road safety clampdown

One motorist was caught driving at 147km/h in a 100km/h zone on the N11 in Co Wicklow

Fri Apr 03 2026 - 13:38
Gardaí investigating Creeslough explosion submit supplementary file to DPP

Gardaí investigating Creeslough explosion submit supplementary file to DPP

DPP will decide whether charges should be issued following investigation into tragedy that took 10 lives in 2022

Fri Apr 03 2026 - 10:55
Teenage cyclist seriously injured in Galway crash

Teenage cyclist seriously injured in Galway crash

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to collision which occurred in Claregalway on Tuesday

Fri Apr 03 2026 - 10:48
TD calls for car-pooling parking bays at motorway junctions to help commuters cut costs

TD calls for car-pooling parking bays at motorway junctions to help commuters cut costs

Financial burden rising for commuters despite Government excise cuts, with few alternatives to driving for many

Thu Apr 02 2026 - 15:16
Gardaí seize cannabis worth €7 million in Co Kildare

Gardaí seize cannabis worth €7 million in Co Kildare

Finds are latest from investigations under Operation Tara targeting organised crime

Thu Apr 02 2026 - 09:09
‘If you want to be a garda, be one’: force members recommend career despite issues

‘If you want to be a garda, be one’: force members recommend career despite issues

No regrets for many gardaí despite concerns over social media threats and pension rules

Wed Apr 01 2026 - 06:00
Two women released in investigation into murder of father of eight William Delaney

Two women released in investigation into murder of father of eight William Delaney

Delaney’s death has been treated as a murder since mid-2019

Mon Mar 30 2026 - 22:27
Denis Donaldson: Man charged with murder of former IRA member

Denis Donaldson: Man charged with murder of former IRA member

Arrest followed extradition from Scotland on foot of European Arrest Warrant

Mon Mar 30 2026 - 16:40
Breaking glass signals end for illegally constructed Meath home after 20-year saga

Breaking glass signals end for illegally constructed Meath home after 20-year saga

High Court refuses application from homeowners to halt demolition of property as neighbours help clear site

Thu Mar 19 2026 - 21:14
Demolition of illegally-built Co Meath home under way

Demolition of illegally-built Co Meath home under way

Family seen removing personal belongings from house at Faughan Hill, Bohermeen, on Thursday morning

Thu Mar 19 2026 - 11:59
Jeffrey Epstein-themed parade float showed ‘lack of understanding’ around sexual violence

Jeffrey Epstein-themed parade float showed ‘lack of understanding’ around sexual violence

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre criticises St Patrick’s Day float that brought sexual violence theme through three towns

Wed Mar 18 2026 - 21:06
Unifil says its peacekeepers have been fired upon in Lebanon; Pope calls for ceasefire

Unifil says its peacekeepers have been fired upon in Lebanon; Pope calls for ceasefire

Trump threatens further Kharg Island strikes ‘just for fun’ and urges other countries to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

Sun Mar 15 2026 - 22:32
Flock of lambs found dead with ‘deliberately broken’ necks

Flock of lambs found dead with ‘deliberately broken’ necks

Police describe incident near Rostrevor, Co Down as ‘shocking crime’ and appeal for witnesses

Sun Mar 15 2026 - 14:33
Man left in critical condition in Belfast prompting witness appeal

Man left in critical condition in Belfast prompting witness appeal

Links to a prior assault in the area are being explored

Sun Mar 15 2026 - 12:43
US offering up to $10 million for information on Iran’s supreme leader and other senior officials

US offering up to $10 million for information on Iran’s supreme leader and other senior officials

Live updates as attacks continue in the Middle East

Fri Mar 13 2026 - 22:31
Luas operator Transdev taking legal advice over loss of contract

Luas operator Transdev taking legal advice over loss of contract

Company lost out on renewal of deal after 22 years of running the service, with KeolisAmey set to take over

Fri Mar 13 2026 - 17:14
Rick O’Shea appointed as new presenter of RTÉ’s arts and culture show Arena

Rick O’Shea appointed as new presenter of RTÉ’s arts and culture show Arena

O’Shea has been interim presenter since July 2025

Fri Mar 13 2026 - 15:42
Inside the front line in Ireland’s fight against cigarette smugglers

Inside the front line in Ireland’s fight against cigarette smugglers

Republic being used as gateway for smuggling into UK as organised crime drives growing black-market trade across Europe

Fri Mar 13 2026 - 14:16
French and British joint venture KeolisAmey confirmed as new Luas operators

French and British joint venture KeolisAmey confirmed as new Luas operators

Services will run under new contract from start of September

Thu Mar 12 2026 - 17:38
Woman (40s) dead and three others seriously injured in second fatal collision in Co Meath

Woman (40s) dead and three others seriously injured in second fatal collision in Co Meath

Driver died after car and van collided on M3

Thu Mar 12 2026 - 15:20
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