Man, 40s dies after being hit by car in Dublin

A man in his 40s has died following a road collision in west Dublin on Saturday night. A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí in Clondalkin are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred yesterday evening, Saturday 29th January 2022 at approximately 11 pm.” “The collision, which involved a car and a pedestrian, occurred on the … Read more

Two arrested after four guns and silencer seized in Tallaght raid

Two men have been arrested by gardai in a major operation which uncovered the four firearms and drugs in Tallaght this morning. Gardaí also seized approximately €70,000 worth of suspected heroin as well as small quantities of crack cocaine and cannabis. Gardaí searched three residential properties in Tallaght, Dublin 24 at approximately 7.30 am on Saturday. … Read more

Man (20s) detained under European Arrest Warrant at Dublin Airport

A man in his late 20s, believed to be an online fraud, was arrested by gardaí at Dublin Airport last night, under a European arrest warrant. The arrest was made as part of an operation conducted by the extradition unit at the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB). Gardaí arrested the man following his extradition … Read more

Two men arrested in Carlow after body brought to post office and attempt to claim pension

Gardaí  have arrested two men in Co Carlow, after the body of an elderly man was brought to a post office to claim his pension. Peadar Doyle, 66, was brought to the post office on Staplestown Road last Friday morning by two men who left him thereafter staff became concerned for his welfare. It was … Read more

Seven scramblers and a quad bike seized by Gardaí in Dublin

Gardaí have seized seven scrambler motorbikes and a quad bike in a planned operation in Dublin. The seizures were in response to the illegal use of scramblers in Ballyfermot and Clondalkin  areas of the capital.. A garda spokesperson said: “As part of the operation five residential properties were searched under warrant as a result of … Read more

Baby boy dies after being struck by car in driveway of his home

A tragic accident happened yesterday in West Cork. A 17-month-old baby boy has died after he was struck by a car in the driveway of his home in Skibbereen in West Cork. The accident occured shortly after 5pm in Tralispean in Skibbereen. An investigation is being launched by gardaí. However, the incident is being treated … Read more

Garda cars hit by stolen car in Wexford,Two gardaí injured

A stolen car collided with two official garda vehicles in Wexford on Sunday. Two gardai were injured in the incident and they were taken to the hospital. The theft of the car happened in the Piercetown area at approximately 5:15pm. A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardai in Wexford are investigating the theft of a car that … Read more

Two men in their 20s arrested in connection with arson attack in Carlow

Gardai have arrested two young men aged in their 20s, in connection with a suspected arson attack in Co Carlow yesterday. At around 8.50pm, Gardaí received reports of a car on fire outside a house in Ballinabrannagh in Co Carlow The fire was extinguished by the local fire service and no injuries were reported. An offending … Read more

Two pedestrians seriously injured after separate collisions in Dublin

TWO pedestrians have been hospitalized for serious injuries after two separate road accidents in Dublin. In the first crash in Tallaght, shortly after 11pm, a pedestrian was struck by a car on the Blessington Road. Gardaí and Dublin Fire Brigade attended the scene and the 31-year-old man was taken to nearby Tallaght Hospital. His injuries … Read more