Defence Forces

Gardaí say fuel protests blocking critical supplies are ‘blockades’ and ‘against the law’

Gardaí say fuel protests blocking critical supplies are ‘blockades’ and ‘against the law’

An Garda Síochána has advised protestors to ‘immediately cease blockades’ of critical infrastructure or ‘face the full rigours of the law’. As fuel protests across Ireland entered their third day, An Garda Síochána has issued a new statement, calling some of them “blockades” that are “against the law”. Speaking today (Tuesday, 9 April), Deputy Commissioner […]

3 months ago

Gardaí investigating viable explosive device found outside pub in Drogheda

Gardaí investigating viable explosive device found outside pub in Drogheda

Around 30 people were forced to evacuate the area last night. A viable explosive device was found outside a pub in Drogheda on Tuesday night, 9 January. Gardaí were called to the pub, close to the junction of Chord Road and Constitution Hill, at around 9pm. The pub and several homes were evacuated during the […]

9 years ago