State's most violent gangland feud started after drug seizureBACKGROUND: The murder of Declan Gavin sparked a cycle of gun violence and death that continues more than eight years laterFri Dec 18 2009 - 00:00
Gardaí to review investigation into girl's killing in 1970GARDAÍ HAVE begun a review of the original investigation into the killing in 1970 of 10-year-old Bernadette Connolly, whose remains…Sat Dec 12 2009 - 00:00
Two charged over Longford attackTwo men have been charged in connection with an attack on an elderly couple in Co Longford yesterday morning.Fri Dec 11 2009 - 00:00
Garda group defies demands not to ballot on industrial actionTHE GARDA Representative Association (GRA) is to press ahead with balloting its members on industrial action despite warnings…Fri Dec 11 2009 - 00:00
Three arrested after elderly couple beaten in home in LongfordTHREE MEN broke into the isolated rural home of an elderly couple by kicking the front door down before beating the retired pensioners…Fri Dec 11 2009 - 00:00
Gardaí to ballot for strike actionThe Garda Representative Association (GRA) is to press ahead with plans to ballot its members on industrial action despite warnings…Thu Dec 10 2009 - 00:00
Search resumes for missing manGarda divers have resumed their search for a missing Cork man who was last seen leaving a party in Dublin’s south inner city …Mon Dec 07 2009 - 00:00
GRA to ballot gardaí on possible industrial actionMinister for Justice Dermot Ahern said the Government would "pursue anything within the law" in relation to industrial action…Mon Dec 07 2009 - 00:00
Man who went missing after city party soughtFÁILTE IRELAND staff have begun a campaign to trace a colleague not seen since he left a party last Friday night.Fri Dec 04 2009 - 00:00
Man stabbed to death in ArklowGardaí have begun a murder inquiry after a shopkeeper was stabbed to death when he tackled a raider in his shop last night.Thu Nov 26 2009 - 00:00
Banks agree measures to tackle kidnappingsTHE HEADS of the Republic’s main financial institutions have agreed to implement a range of security measures to frustrate so…Fri Nov 06 2009 - 00:00
Armed gang held wife of banker to extort €3mAN ARMED gang that held the family of bank official and former Kilkenny hurler Adrian Ronan at gunpoint was trying to extort €…Wed Nov 04 2009 - 00:00
Gardaí appeal on Dublin assaultGardaí investigating a serious sexual assault on a woman in Dublin are appealing for the public's assistance in identifying a…Fri Oct 30 2009 - 00:00
Man held for questioning on Tullamore stabbing deathA FRIEND of a woman who was stabbed more than 40 times in a fatal attack was last night being questioned by gardaí about the …Mon Oct 26 2009 - 00:00
Garda appeal on Dublin murderA murder investigation is continuing today after a man was shot dead as he locked up a family-run shop in west Dublin last night…Sat Oct 24 2009 - 01:00
Forces group to back unionsTHE ASSOCIATION representing soldiers, sailors and air crew, PDforra, last night vowed to support unions representing front-line…Tue Oct 13 2009 - 01:00
Man still critical after brutal attack in park at weekendA MAN remains in a critical condition in hospital after he was kicked and beaten in a public park at the weekend.Tue Oct 13 2009 - 01:00
Dwyer inquest returns open verdictThe jury at an inquest into the shooting dead of Irishman Michael Dwyer by Bolivian police in an anti-terrorist operation in …Tue Oct 13 2009 - 01:00
Irish troops likely to remain in Darfur - Defence Forces chiefDEFENCE FORCES Chief of Staff Lieut Gen Dermot Earley said he believes Irish troops will continue with the United Nations (UN…Thu Oct 08 2009 - 01:00
New appointments after reshuffle in senior Garda ranksGARDA COMMISSIONER Fachtna Murphy has announced a reshuffle in the senior ranks of the force, following the promotion of two …Fri Oct 02 2009 - 01:00
Two gardaí promoted to top postsTHE GOVERNMENT has approved the appointment of two assistant Garda commissioners despite the moratorium on promotions or recruitment…Thu Oct 01 2009 - 01:00
Drugs gangs join forces in prisons, says LangtonMAJOR DRUGS gangs from Limerick and Dublin are joining forces in prisons in a bid to intimidate other inmates and “rule by fear…Wed Sept 30 2009 - 01:00
Gardaí investigating 67 claims against prison staffA GARDA investigation is under way into some 67 allegations of assault, bullying, intimidation and harassment made by inmates…Fri Sept 25 2009 - 01:00
Van linked to bank raid in Phibsboro seizedGARDAÍ INVESTIGATING the theft of more than €300,000 in a bank robbery involving hostage taking have seized a van they believe…Thu Sept 24 2009 - 01:00
Garda make appeal in Raonaid Murray caseGARDAÍ INVESTIGATING the murder of Raonaid Murray 10 years ago have launched a public appeal to try and identify two people seen…Sat Sept 05 2009 - 01:00
Woman has two fingers cut off in knife attackGARDAÍ ARE investigating two knife attacks in which one woman had two fingers cut off during a robbery at her home, and another…Fri Sept 04 2009 - 01:00
Seizures unlikely to affect availability of drugsANALYSIS: IN THE space of just 12 hours between Monday night and yesterday morning, gardaí arrested members of two of Dublin…Thu Sept 03 2009 - 01:00
Hungarian police unable to extradite struck-off solicitor LynnTHE HUNGARIAN police have interviewed Irish solicitor Michael Lynn but have failed in their efforts to extradite him to Ireland…Mon Aug 31 2009 - 01:00
Gardaí wanted man who died in SpainTHE FUNERAL will take place this morning of a Wexford man who collapsed and died at his home in Spain 10 days ago.Mon Aug 31 2009 - 01:00
Irish gangs buying Dutch heroin face police crackdownIRISH GANGS sourcing heroin in the Netherlands for sale in Ireland are facing a crackdown by the Dutch police’s serious crime…Sat Aug 29 2009 - 01:00
Nine Irish criminal gangs active across Europe, says EuropolAS MANY as 40 Irish gangland criminals and nine organised crime gangs from the Republic are operating across Europe in drug-smuggling…Fri Aug 28 2009 - 01:00
Europe proves risky business for criminals on the runANALYSIS: Prominent Irish gangland criminals have relocated to Europe with mixed fortunesFri Aug 28 2009 - 01:00
Policy on vigilante activity called forFINE GAEL has called on Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern to formulate a policing response to vigilante activity in Co Cavan, …Wed Aug 26 2009 - 01:00
Funeral of Bray knife killer takes place todayTHE FUNERAL of Dubliner Shane Clancy, who carried out a fatal stabbing attack in Bray, Co Wicklow last weekend, takes place today…Thu Aug 20 2009 - 01:00
Raids across three counties target leading crime gangWHAT IS reputed to be the biggest crime gang in the Republic has been targeted by a search team of more than 150 gardaí in co…Thu Aug 20 2009 - 01:00
Gardaí name woman (50) murdered in Phoenix ParkA WOMAN found stabbed to death in Dublin’s Phoenix Park two weeks ago has been formally named by gardaíWed Aug 19 2009 - 01:00
Safety of Irish personnel in Afghanistan assuredMINISTER FOR Defence Willie O’Dea has “received assurances” from senior Defence Forces officers as to the safety of Irish personnel…Wed Aug 19 2009 - 01:00
Bray killer bought set of knivesGardaí investigating the fatal stabbing at the Creane family home in Bray, Co Wicklow, last weekend have established that Shane…Wed Aug 19 2009 - 01:00
Bray killer bought set of knives in all-night storeGARDAÍ INVESTIGATING the fatal stabbing at the Creane family home in Bray, Co Wicklow, last weekend have established that Shane…Wed Aug 19 2009 - 01:00
Talented cyclist killed in car crash in Co MeathTHE MAN who died in a single-car crash on Sunday night in Co Louth has been named as Paul Healion (31), Kilmessan, Co MeathTue Aug 18 2009 - 01:00
Bray deaths investigation continuesGardaí investigating the fatal stabbing of Sebastian Creane and Shane Clancy in the early hours of Sunday morning believe Mr …Tue Aug 18 2009 - 01:00
Gardaí believe attacker brought knife with him to Bray houseGARDAÍ INVESTIGATING the fatal stabbing of Sebastian Creane and Shane Clancy in the early hours of Sunday morning believe Mr …Tue Aug 18 2009 - 01:00
Two dead and two injured after tragic stabbing incident in BrayGARDAÍ INVESTIGATING the deaths of two men in a stabbing incident at a house in Bray, Co Wicklow, early yesterday have said two…Mon Aug 17 2009 - 01:00
Army faces major dangers as attacks and battles mountANALYSIS: As Ireland considers withdrawing from Chad the UN has appealed for more troops to help quell violence and avert a …Sat Aug 08 2009 - 01:00
Image released in bid to identify murder victimGARDAÍ INVESTIGATING the murder of a woman found stabbed to death in Dublin’s Phoenix Park have issued a photograph of her in…Sat Aug 08 2009 - 01:00
Weak UN mission in Chad strugglingTHE UNITED Nations peace enforcement mission in Chad involving Irish troops is facing a significant rise in rebel and bandit …Sat Aug 08 2009 - 01:00
Murdered woman was stabbed eight timesAN UNIDENTIFIED murdered woman whose remains were found in Dublin’s Phoenix Park had been stabbed in the chest at least eight…Fri Aug 07 2009 - 01:00
Gardaí appeal over Dublin murderGardaí appealing to the public for information in an attempt to identifty a woman found stabbed to death in the Phoenix Park …Fri Aug 07 2009 - 01:00
Murder hunt as body is found in parkGARDAÍ HAVE begun a murder investigation after the remains of a woman were found in Dublin’s Phoenix ParkThu Aug 06 2009 - 01:00
Gardaí renew appeal for help to solve Wayne Doherty murder one month onGARDAÍ ARE appealing to the public to assist in their investigation into the shooting dead of a father of two as he was trying…Wed Aug 05 2009 - 01:00
