BREAKING: Stabbing in Louth has claimed the life of one person

Jan 3, 2018

A man has died following a stabbing incident in Co Louth earlier today.

According to the Garda Press Office, authorities are investigating the fatal incident in Dundalk which occurred shortly before 9am this morning.

A man, whose age has yet to be established, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A number of other people have also been injured in this incident but their injuries are unknown at present.

There are currently three scenes preserved for technical examination; Avenue Road, Inner Relief Road and Seatown.

One man has been arrested and is currently detained in Dundalk Garda Station.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact Dundalk Garda Station on 042 9388400, the Garda Confidential Line 1 800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

Two men, both in their 20s, found dead in Dublin in the past 24 hours

Dec 11, 2017

by Amber Saunders

The bodies of two men, both aged 22, have been found in Dublin in the last 24 hours.

Emergency services were called to a house on Woodville Avenue, Lucan at around 3pm yesterday afternoon, after a young man was found with a suspected gunshot wound to the chest.

The scene has been preserved overnight pending the arrival of the Garda Technical Bureau this morning.

It's understood the man, who was training as a plumber in Co. Limerick, had been out with friends on Saturday night, though no motive has yet been established.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

Meanwhile, a second man was found with a head injury at a Luas stop on Ranelagh Road shortly after 4.30am on Monday morning.

The 22-year-old was rushed to St James's Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

The scene has been preserved for technical examination and Gardaí are reviewing CCTV images of the area.

Garda hospitalised following shooting in Dublin this morning

Dec 7, 2017

by Amber Saunders

According to emerging reports this morning, a garda and another individual have sustained injuries following a shooting in Ballymun earlier today.

The incident occurred during a drugs raid which saw armed officers from the Emergency Response Unit support unarmed colleagues.

It is believed the shooting began from within the house on Barnwell Drive as officers attempted to gain entry.

A garda spokesman has elaborated on the incident, saying: "Two people have been injured, a Garda and male civilian, both were treated at the scene by trained Gardaí and DFB."

"They have taken to hospital for treatment. Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening."

It has been established that the Garda Ombudsman has been notified of this morning's incident due to the fact a gun was discharged by a garda member during a planned operation.

The area around the home has been sealed off and Gardaí remain at the scene.

Gardaí issue appeal following suspected acid attack in Dublin

Dec 4, 2017

by Amber Saunders

Gardaí at Blackrock Co Dublin are investigating a serious assault on a young female which occurred shortly after 10pm on Friday December 1 2017 in the vicinity of a path between Merrion Woods to Seamount Apartments, Blackrock, Co. Dublin.

During the attack it is believed a caustic substance was used, resulting in injuries to the injured parties face and hands.

Gardaí are appealing to walkers, taxi drivers, delivery drivers or any persons who were in the vicinity of the following areas ,Rosemount Terrace, Fosterbrook, Merrion Woods and Seamount Apartments between 9.30pm and 10.30pm last Friday who may have observed anything suspicious and may have information or relevance dash camera footage.

Gardaí are particularly interested in a lone male, heavy set wearing dark clothing who was in the area at the time.

Members of the public can contact Blackrock Garda Station on 01-6665200, the Garda confidential line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

Murder investigation launched after man, 20, dies from head injuries

Nov 14, 2017

by Amber Saunders

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a young man in Beaumont Hospital last night.

The 20-year-old had been found with serious head injuries on the Old Blessington Road in Tallaght, at around 3am on the morning of November 1.

The victim was initially taken to Tallaght Hospital but was later transferred to Beaumont where he remained in intensive care until he lost his fight for life on Monday.

A post-mortem has been carried out and Gardaí have upgraded their inquiry from an assault investigation to a murder investigation.

One man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently being held at Tallaght Garda Station.

Investigations are ongoing.

Investation launced into alleged attack on two teenagers in Meath

Nov 6, 2017

by Amber Saunders

An Garda investigation has been launched following a violent incident in Co Meath on Sunday evening.

Two 17-year-old boys were brought to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda after they were allegedly assaulted by a large group of males near Gormanstown railway station.

According to a Garda spokesperson, the victims described their attackers as “both black and white youths” who were said to have been “accompanied by females who witnessed the assault”.

It is not yet know how many people were involved in the attack.

It's understood that both the teenage victims and the alleged attackers boarded a train in Balbriggan before alighting at the County Meath station.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with any information, or indeed anyone who may have seen the attack, to contact them on 041 9813320 or 01 8010600 or the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111.

Investigation launched into stabbing of man, 40s, in Balbriggan

Nov 4, 2017

by Amber Saunders

Gardaí have launched an investigation following a stabbing incident in north County Dublin on Friday night.

Emergency services were called to the scene at a house on Bath Road in Balbriggan at around 9.30pm.

It's understood that a man in his 40s has been taken to Beaumont Hospital where he is being treated for a single stab wound.

His injuries have been described as serious, but not life threatening.

The scene have been preserved pending a Garda examination and a full investigation is underway.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact Balbriggan garda station at 01 802 0510, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.

Gardaí renew appeal for info over hit-and-run in Co Longford

Sep 21, 2017

by Amber Saunders

Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information following a road traffic collision in Co. Longford on September 12, 2017.

A man in his twenties suffered serious head injuries after he was truck by a silver Ford Transit van (07 – SO registration) on Main Street, Edgeworthstown at around 2.30am.

The vehicle did not remain at the scene.

The pedestrian was originally taken to The Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar, but has since been transferred to Beaumount Hospital in Dublin, where he remains in a critical condition.

Anyone who was in the Edgeworthstown area between 2am and 3am on 10th, or anyone with any information about the incident, is asked to contact Granard Garda Station on (043) 6687660.

Man, 20s, pronounced dead after van hits tree in Co Roscommon

Sep 17, 2017

by Amber Saunders

A man in his 20s has died in a single-vehicle collision in Co Roscommon.

A Garda investigation in underway following the incident which took place on the R293 Ballaghaderreen to Gurteen Road at around 8am on Sunday morning.

It's understood no one else was involved in the accident which saw the victim's van collided with a tree.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has since been removed to Roscommon University Hospital.

Diversions have been put in place while a forensic examination is carried out.

Witnesses are asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station on 094-9621630, The Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.

Gardaí search for man who shot and killed a dog in Co Cork last night

Sep 10, 2017

by Amber Saunders

A manhunt is underway as Gardaí in Cork search for a suspect, after a number of shots were fired in the county last night.

The man, believed to be in his 30s, shot and killed a dog before opening fire on a car near the village of Newmarket at around 1am.

The suspect then fled the scene in a 131-C black Toyota Corolla, and it's understood he is still armed with a shotgun.

Reports suggest that no one else was involved in the incident.

Gardaí have focussed their search on woodland areas around the village, and are conducting house-to-house searchers as part of the investigation.

Anyone who has seen the car is asked not to approach it and to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022-31450 or any Garda station.

Gardaí appeal for info on vehicles used in Ballymun double homicide

Aug 25, 2017

by Staff Writer

Gardaí in Ballymun investigating the murders of Antoinette Corbally and Clinton Shannon at Balbuthcher Drive are appealing for information on the vehicles used in the crime.

'I wish to take this opportunity to thank members of the public in particular the Ballymun community for their assistance to date in this investigation,' said Detective Superintendent Colm Fox, Senior Investigating Officer.

'We have had an excellent response to our last appeal for information which is greatly assisting the investigation.'

'I am endeavouring to establish the prior whereabouts of two vehicles used in the commission of the murders of Antoinette Corbally and Clinton Shannon at Balbutcher Drive on the 16th of August 2017.'

According to a Garda statement, the first of these cars is a silver Opel Zafira registration number 08 LS 3101.

Prior to the murders, this car was parked beside a building site at the junction of Balbutcher Lane and Balbutcher Drive, Ballymun for at least an hour.

From this vantage point the occupants had a clear view of the location where the murders took place.

The second car, a black golf registration number 06-LH-3466, was used as the getaway car after the culprits abandoned the Opel Zafira.

It travelled across Ballymun in the direction of Ikea, on through the Northwood business, retail and housing development and on into Santry Close where it was set on fire.

'These cars were purchased in the weeks preceding the murders and had to have been parked up somewhere. I am asking members of the public to contact us if indeed they did see these cars parked up anywhere or even similar type cars,' aid Detective Superintendent Colm Fox.

'Parking spaces in apartment complexes, housing estates, and other parking areas are at a premium.'

'Was your parking spot or a neighbours blocked by either of these cars or similar cars or indeed any car for any length of time? Any information you may have, no matter how insignificant it might seem to be to you, could be very important to the investigation.'

If anyone has any information, they are asked to contact Ballymun Garda Station on 01-6664400, the Garda Confidential line on 1800666111, or E-Mail: Ballymun_Incident_Room@garda.ie.

Alternatively, they can simply contact any Garda station.

Investigation launched after man shot by off-duty garda last night

Aug 23, 2017

by Amber Saunders

According to emerging reports, a man was shot in the shoulder during a scuffle with an off-duty garda in the capital in the early hours of this morning.

It is understood that the incident took place at the junction of Kingsland Parade and Portobello Road in Portobello at approximately 2am.

Due to the involvement of a member of the force, the Garda Watchdog Body GSOC is obligated to launch an investigation under Section 102 of the Garda Siochana Act.

The act states that "any matter that appears to the Garda Commissioner to indicate that the conduct of a member of the Garda Síochána may have resulted in the death of, or serious harm to, a person”.

Confirming the incident, a spokesperson for the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission said: "GSOC received a Section 102 referral, for death or serious harm, from the gardaí. A GSOC team has been deployed to the scene."

A number of emergency services attended the scene which remains cordoned off this morning.

It is understood that one person has been taken to hospital in the wake of the incident.