Ireland appoints first defence attachés to London, Paris and Washington
A new chapter for Irish defence Ireland is set to station senior military representatives in three of its most important overseas embassies, marking the first time the State has created a dedicated defence diplomacy programme. Colonel-ranked officers have been selected to take up postings in London, Paris and Washington DC following an internal recruitment process […]
1 month ago
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 […]
6 months ago
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