Man who died in garda custody named as Kildare local
The man who died after being found unresponsive in garda custody in Co Kildare has been named locally. 33 year-old John Coyne was serving a partly suspended sentence for affray and is from Robertstown, Co Kildare. He had 34 previous convictions, including assault causing harm, threat to kill and false imprisonment. He was found unresponsive […]
1 week ago
Five hospitalised as Louth car crash closes N2 at Ardee
Gardaí seek information after late-night crash on N2 A late-night crash on the N2 in Co Louth has left five people requiring hospital treatment, with four suffering serious injuries. According to a RTE report, he collision involved two vehicles at Blakestown, near Ardee, at around 11.40pm. Gardaí and emergency crews were dispatched to the scene. […]
2 weeks ago
Garda seriously injured outside Dalymount Park
Gardai are investigating the cause of the incident Following Friday night’s Bohemians-Shelbourne League of Ireland match, a garda was seriously injured after falling from a moving patrol van outside. The incident occurred at Dalymount Park in Phibsborough, Dublin. The officer, in his 30s, serves with the Dublin Region and was later brought to Dublin’s Mater […]
2 weeks ago
Garda had to thumb a lift after electric car ran out of power, Oireachtas committee hears
A garda officer was forced to hitch a lift because his electric car ran out of charge, an Oireachtas committee has heard. There is no charger at his garda station. Commissioner Justin Kelly appeared yesterday before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Fianna Fail Martin Daly, TD from Galway-Roscommon, told the story of a local garda […]
1 month ago
Phoenix Park shut, Dublin Zoo closed: what the Trump visit means for your Saturday
Travellers face major disruption as Trump arrives in Ireland Dublin is set for major disruption this weekend as US President Donald Trump prepares to make his latest visit to Ireland. The US president is due to begin his trip in the capital, where a large-scale security operation will be in place around his movements. After […]
2 months ago
Gardaí can now send first-time drug offenders to HSE instead of prosecuting them
The Health Referral Scheme comes into effect from today. Gardaí can now refer people caught with small amounts of drugs for personal use to the HSE rather than prosecuting them, under a new scheme coming into effect on today, September 1. The Health Referral Scheme is aimed at those over 18 who are caught in possession of a small […]
2 months ago