Over €30 million in Bitcoin is now accessible to Irish authorities, marking the first successful access to a tranche of cryptocurrency seized back in 2019. But this victory is shadowed by a stark reality: a staggering €370 million in previously seized Bitcoin remains locked away, its access codes lost. This isn’t simply a story of … Read more
A couple whose illegally built home in County Meath has been demolished have sworn before the High Court not to interfere with further works aimed at restoring the site to agricultural land. Demolition and Undertakings Chris Murray, also known as Michael Murray, told Judge Richard Humphreys on Monday that he was a resident of the … Read more
Ireland is grappling with a disturbing reality: a surge in violent incidents, particularly impacting women in rural areas. The recent, horrific assault of a young mother in her 20s in Tipperary – leaving her critically injured and Gardaí seeking information on two vehicles – isn’t an isolated event. It’s a symptom of a deeper societal … Read more
An American tourist died in a two-vehicle collision on the N51 at Boyerstown, County Meath, on Thursday morning. Courtney Terrell, a mother of four from Illinois, was pronounced dead at the scene. Courtney Terrell Identified as Victim in County Meath Crash The crash occurred around 7:45 a.m. A postmortem examination was carried out at Navan … Read more
An unauthorized encampment in Croom, County Limerick, has been dispersed by gardaí, after blocking a roadway leading to a secondary school. Croom Encampment Dispersed Approximately a dozen members of An Garda Síochána, along with Limerick City and County Council staff, addressed the situation on Monday afternoon. Up to 20 mobile homes and 20 vehicles had … Read more
A chilling statistic emerged this weekend: seven lives lost on Irish roads, alongside six further injuries. While each incident represents a personal tragedy, the clustering of these events – spanning Galway, Meath, Tyrone, and Waterford – signals a systemic issue demanding urgent attention. But beyond the immediate grief, this weekend’s events are a stark warning … Read more
Nearly one in five adults globally report experiencing uncontrollable anger, yet the escalation to lethal violence remains statistically rare. However, recent cases, like the manslaughter conviction in Cork, Ireland, where a 31-year-old man pleaded guilty to the death of a ‘kind and good-natured’ pensioner following a chance pub encounter, suggest a potential shift. This isn’t … Read more
Gardaí are investigating an assault on a staff member at the Accident and Emergency Department of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday morning while the A&E department was busy with patients. Second Alleged Assault at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Although the victim was not … Read more
Armed gardai responded to reports of a violent altercation in Longford town on Monday evening, after two men attacked each other with knives, resulting in serious injuries and fears of escalating gang violence. Longford Gang War: Two Men Injured in Knife Attacks Gardai fear reprisals as a feud between two gangs escalates, following an incident … Read more
Up to eight members of the Kinahan cartel could face charges in connection with the 2016 murder of Eddie Hutch, according to a former top police official. Former Superintendent Martin Mooney stated that Daniel Kinahan, the alleged head of the cartel, is among the “persons of interest” named in a substantial investigation file as authorities … Read more