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October
October 2024
Court
Far Right activist Derek Blighe withdraws appeal against conviction for theft at Ukrainian shop
29 Oct
27.8k
The Morning Lead
Residents of a County Cork town have 'had enough' of loud noises coming from detained drug ship
The MV Matthew was seized on 26 September, 2023 in a dramatic drugs interdiction operation off the south coast.
Niall O'Connor
29 Oct
43.9k
Organised Crime
Gerard 'The Monk' Hutch has appeared in court in Lanzarote this evening
Updated 25 Oct
40.7k
The Morning Lead
Officer leading troops in Lebanon: 'We are the eyes and ears of the international community'
Lieutenant Colonel Shane Rockett was speaking in the Glen of Imaal where the 125th Infantry Battalion are undergoing their final training before travelling to Lebanon next month.
Niall O'Connor
25 Oct
20.4k
National Security
Governments signs new security regulations to protect private and public 'essential services'
23 Oct
8.0k
Organised Crime
Two senior figures in Kinahan gang jailed by British court on charges linked to gun haul
Updated 22 Oct
23.1k
Peacekeepers
IDF and UNIFIL 'in daily contact' amid planning for Irish troop rotation in Lebanon
Updated 21 Oct
6.9k
The Morning Lead
Drones with 'flaming packages' being used to burn through prison nets and deliver drugs
The drones are flown from nearby roads and fields with the burning package carried beneath the remote-controlled craft.
Niall O'Connor
19 Oct
24.5k
Kyran Durnin
Gardaí investigating crimes against children must obtain court orders to access Tusla files
Updated 18 Oct
18.5k
terrorism searches
Gardaí seize cash and electronics in raids targeting alleged Islamic terror fundraisers
Updated 18 Oct
29.0k
Nenagh
Armed gardaí called to serious incident in Tipperary with four people injured
Updated 18 Oct
76.8k
Sinn Féin
Gardaí have confirmed that they are examining documents from Sinn Fein over alleged complaints
16 Oct
9.9k
Explainer
Under what circumstances can Irish soldiers in Lebanon use force to defend themselves?
We take a look at the rules governing how Irish soldiers use force while deployed on UN peacekeeping missions.
Niall O'Connor
15 Oct
25.0k
Justin Kelly
Senior garda leading organised crime operations appointed as new Deputy Commissioner
15 Oct
14.8k
National Security
Spies, chocolates and vodka: Behind the scenes of suspicious approaches to Irish politicians
Multiple sources confirmed there have been a number of approaches by foreign Governments, including Russia, to members of the Oireachtas.
Niall O'Connor
11 Oct
11.3k
Peacekeepers
Irish soldiers unharmed as two Sri Lankan peacekeepers injured in IDF fire on UNIFIL main base
Reports from South Lebanon have said two people have been injured at least one of them seriously injured – it is the second such attack in the last 24 hours.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 11 Oct
21.6k
Organised Crime
Leading Kinahan cartel figure Sean McGovern arrested in Dubai in connection with Dublin murder
Updated 10 Oct
32.8k
UNIFIL
Risk of roadside bombs could threaten rapid resupply of Irish positions in Lebanon
It was a quieter night for the Irish peacekeepers as Israeli and Hezbollah forces continue to engage in heavy fighting across South Lebanon but it has moved on from around the Irish camps.
Taoiseach Simon Harris today thanked US President Joe Biden for his assistance in relaying Irish concerns about the peacekeepers at the Lebanon outpost "where there was clearly an Israeli incursion".
Niall O'Connor
Updated 9 Oct
5.8k
leaving Beirut
A total of 26 Irish citizens and their dependants have now left Lebanon, diplomats have confirmed
8 Oct
3.8k
The Morning Lead
Almost 70 Garda cars removed from service over engine defect warning linked to vehicle fire
The vehicles include those used by specialist firearm gardaí in the Armed Support Unit.
Niall O'Connor
5 Oct
41.4k
Lebanese evacuation
Lebanon: 24 Irish citizens and dependents evacuated from country on two rescue flights
The Irish citizens were on military flights were operated by Canada and the Netherlands.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 4 Oct
18.1k
Garryowen
Gardaí and army bomb disposal experts seal off Limerick street after suspect device discovered
Updated 4 Oct
7.5k
south lebanon
Tánaiste and Chief of Staff say Irish troops in Lebanon have 'ample' food and water for 30 days
3 Oct
6.0k
Safety First
Child abuse images freely available on social media platforms, online safety expert warns
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee will later today launch the annual report of Hotline.ie.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 3 Oct
7.3k
Prison stand down
Irish army end armed protection for Portlaoise Prison after 50 years
3 Oct
26.4k
discontent in the ranks
One in four military officers are planning to leave the Defence Forces in the next five years
2 Oct
8.0k
Explainer
In the hills of south Lebanon: How Irish troops work to keep the peace along the Blue Line
Niall O'Connor
2 Oct
17.0k
raco
Military officers criticise low pay for soldiers on dangerous UN peacekeeping missions
2 Oct
9.4k
Defence and Justice
National Security budget: 1,000 extra gardaí, increased defence spending and more prison officers
Updated 1 Oct
8.7k
12
Peacekeepers
Irish Defence Forces confirm all soldiers 'safe' in positions across South Lebanon
1 Oct
4.5k
September
September 2024
Lebanon
'There's no bed space': Fears Beirut hospital system could collapse in wake of Israeli attacks
Monday’s bombing represented Lebanon’s “worst day in 18 years”, an Irish UNICEF worker said.
Niall O'Connor
25 Sep
4.6k
money tied up
Maintaining the MV Matthew in Cork Harbour has cost the state €4.4 million since last September
The MV Matthew was seized by the State last September in a dramatic drugs interdiction operation.
Moving the MV Matthew to different berths has caused 'operational problems' for Port of Cork Company.
Costs are mounting and the Harbour Master has repeatedly asked for clarity on when the ship will be sold.
There are also concerns by POCC around insurance as the MV Matthew has lost a critical maritime classification.
Concerns have further mounted after a 'near miss' in the harbour when the Matthew moved from its moorings.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 20 Sep
35.3k
all at sea
NATO warships and an Irish Navy ship to conduct exercise off Irish coast in coming days
20 Sep
21.6k
kilrush
Armed gardaí deployed to small Co Clare town to deal with fallout from escalating drug dispute
19 Sep
87.8k
The Morning Lead
Liquified gas cargo ship allegedly breaching Russian sanctions spotted off Galway coast
The ship, named New Energy, is a Palau registered craft and has been named in a list of US State Department sanctions.
Niall O'Connor
19 Sep
26.7k
Foynes
Ambulance Service pays tribute to 'brave' medics who rescued unconscious man from apartment fire
18 Sep
13.3k
up the junction
Gardaí take to truck patrols to catch distracted drivers, in tactic borrowed from Europe
Niall O'Connor
Updated 17 Sep
43.6k
Organised Crime
Major cocaine haul as Europol assist gardaí against new Irish crime cartel
It is understood that police from across the world have been involved in breaching the encrypted communications of a drug trafficking operation.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 17 Sep
31.1k
hell and back
The real Hell Week: Inside the selection process to become an Irish Special Forces soldier
Ever wonder what it takes to become a member of the Irish Army Ranger Wing?
Niall O'Connor
14 Sep
29.3k
The Morning Lead
Head of Garda National Immigration Bureau: There'll be a 'significant' increase in deportations
Detective Chief Superintendent Aidan Minnock sat down with The Journal for a rare interview.
Niall O'Connor
14 Sep
67.5k
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