Ashling Murphy murder : More searches in Tullamore as results of vital DNA testing awaited

In connection with the investigation of Ashling Murphy’s murder, Gardaí planning to search a bottle bank near to Tullamore, where Murphy was killed. The bottle bank, which is situated across the canal bank from where the young school teacher was murdered, was sealed off  by officers yesterday.  Specialist Garda teams are expected to carry out … Read more

UPDATE: Missing Adrian Joyce has been found safe and well

A search for a missing Limerick teenager, Adrian Joyce has been stood down this Sunday morning. A garda spokesperson said Adrian Joyce, aged 17, from Castletroy has been “located safe and well”. “An Garda Síochána wishes to thank the public and the media for their assistance in this matter,” said the garda spokesperson.

I just went to the shop for milk’ – man who was wrongly arrested for Ashling Murphy’s murder

Radu Floricel, the man who was wrongly arrested for the murder of Ashling Murphy has revealed what actually led to him being identified as a suspect. The 39 year old,Radu Floricel got a lift from a friend to a local Centra in Tullamore before walking home along the canal on the opposite side of the Grand Canal … Read more

Ashling Murphy (23) killing was ‘truly shocking crime’ – Irish Justice Minister

The killing of a woman who was attacked on the banks of a canal in Tullamore, County Offaly, was a “truly shocking crime”, Ireland’s Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said. “My thoughts tonight are with the family of the young woman killed in a truly shocking crime, with her friends and with her community. Please … Read more

Two adult male teenagers arrested over Ballyfermot assault which left 17-year-old girl with serious injuries

Two male adult teenagers have been arrested in connection with an assault where 17-year-old teenager Alanna Quinn Idris and her male friend received serious injuries by four assailants. The assault took place in Ballyfermot, Dublin on 30th December around 9.30 p.m. Ms Quinn is receiving treatment at hospital and the doctors suggest she could lose … Read more

Man arrested after gardaí seize €70,000 in drugs and €45,000 in cash in Dundalk

A man in his 50s was arrested and seized drugs and cash after stopping a car in Dundalk by Gardaí. The search happend as part of the Operation Tara national strategy targeting illegal drugs. Gardaí stopped and searched a vehicle on the Carrickmacross Road in the Co Louth town around 11am yesterday. And they found … Read more

Two teenagers stabbed in Dublin

Two teenagers have been taken to hospitals following a stabbing incident in Dublin. The incident happened shortly after 8 p.m. on Saturday at Churchill Terrace in Ballsbridge. The teenagers are receiving treatment at St Vincent’s and St James’ Hospitals. It is understood that their injuries are not life-threatening. Gardai investigations are ongoing.