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Racist abuse aimed at Irish rugby debutant Edwin Adogbo has now been handed to the Gardaí — and we ask the question: what should actually happen to the people posting this filth online?This topic took a sinister turn when the team were contacted by a vile racist troll

A Clare garda superintendent says there's no group in society more likely to be found driving under the influence as roads policing operations for the St Patrick's Weekend get underway. Gardaí began monitoring routes across the county at 7am on Thursday and will have checkpoints in place until the same time on Wednesday. Over this weekend last year, 2,650 drivers were detected for speeding offences, with 214 arrests taking place, while two people lost their lives and eight received serious or life-threatening injuries in collisions. Superintendent with the Clare-Tipperary Garda Division Eddie Golden has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons everyone should take responsibility for their own actions while encouraging those around them to make the right decisions.

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News that Kinahan cartel founder Christy Kinahan snr and his sons, Daniel and Christopher jnr, have not left the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for four years offers real insight into how small their world has become.Garda sources say that finding the Kinahans has never been the problem for the teams of detectives investigating them. What has proved difficult is building a case against the men who are the reported leaders of one of the biggest drugs cartels in the world.According to crime and security editor Conor Lally they are literally too scared to leave the UAE for fear of losing control of their lives and their liberty. Why? And why have they not been brought to justice given that a Garda file on the Kinahan leadership was submitted to the DPP in 2023.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan and Andrew McNair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A "vacuum" of Garda resources is said to be leading to a failure to tackle criminality in east Clare. Clare County Council has voted to call on the Justice Minister and Garda Commissioner to conduct a review of the Garda divisional structures. The operating model introduced in August 2023 means some villages in the east of the county are policed by gardaí based at Nenagh Garda Station. Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes insists no gardaí responsible for Clare should be leaving the county or travelling from elsewhere.

An appeal for information has been issued after significant damage was done to Clarecastle Quay. A large vehicle is believed to have struck the entrance to the quay yesterday afternoon. One of the pillars on the entrance wall was destroyed, with extensive damage to the ‘Port of Clare' sign, while parts of an Iveco vehicle are understood to have been found at the scene. Local Sinn Féin Councillor, Tommy Guilfoyle is urging anyone with information on the incident to contact Gardaí.

A Clare TD is renewing his call for the Garda Commissioner to make a formal apology to four Gardaí and a retired superintendent found not guilty of perverting the course of justice. The Minister for Justice is being urged to launch an inquiry into the circumstances of the seven-year investigation which centred on alleged attempts to terminate tickets for road traffic offences. The long-running trial concluded in January with the five defendants who served at stations across Clare and Limerick being found not guilty of all 39 counts of perverting the course of justice. Beginning with a probe into then Superintendent Eamonn O'Neill, it was alleged that prosecuting gardaí were instructed to "square" or stop the issuing of a ticket for various road traffic offences. Four serving gardaí were defendants in the case in addition to the retired superintendent and roughly 130 people, including other members of An Garda Síochána, were interviewed by the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation. After the five were found not guilty on all counts in late January, Taoiseach Micheál Martin admitted in the Dáil that the lengthy trial had a "severe negative impact" on the careers and morale of those involved. Tipperary North Labour TD Alan Kelly has now called for a formal inquiry into the investigation but claims this is unlikely to materialise. Responding to Deputy Kelly on this matter in the Dáil, Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan says the acquitted aren't entitled to any such procedure. The Garda Representative Association has branded the investigation a "witch hunt" while many politicians has levelled heavy criticism at the manner in which it was conducted. Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe insists Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly should apologise to all whose careers and wellbeing have been affected. Daragh Dolan was joined by Meelick Fianna Fáil TD, Cathal Crowe, and Labour TD for Tipperary North, Alan Kelly on Clare Fm's Morning Focus. Image © Pat Flynn

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Primetime's Fran McNulty reports on the latest developments in the death of farmer Liam Farrell.

Members of the public are being urged to have their say on Clare's Garda operations for the coming year. The Clare-Tipperary Garda Division's Annual Service Plan is open to public consultation until April 1st. The plan will form key local strategies on crime prevention, victim support and roads policing for the year ahead. Superintendent Susan O'Brien says it's vital communities make their views known.

Mír rialta le ball de na Gardaí sa chontae le heolas agus comhairle don phobal. Eolas inniu faoi ionsaithe a rinne madaidh ar chaoraigh i gceantar Chloich Cheann Fhaola, faoin fhiosrúcháin maidir leis an taisme a tharla i mBaile Suingean ar an Mháirt seo a chuaigh thart agus faoi eachtraí gadaíochta a tharla sa chontae le tamall.

Almost one in five of Ireland's top companies have experienced significant cyber attacks in the last two years, new data shows today. The findings come as national domain registry .IE launches Ireland's first Digital Trust Mark. Described as an NCT for your online identity, websites and emails carrying the distinctive wolfhound symbol will give customers confidence that businesses of all sizes are operating to the highest digital standards. "If you have an online presence, you can now be assessed on DigitalTrust.ie in just a few clicks," said Louise McKeown Doogan, Chief Growth Officer at .IE. "Once an organisation applies, their website, email and domain setup is assessed using a proprietary scoring evaluation that checks against industry-defined best practice. "These checks confirm that digital fundamentals are correctly configured, responsibly managed and set up to support trust and reliability online. "Once you receive your Digital Trust Score, you will either be entitled to carry the mark or you will have clear next steps to reach the required standard. "We live in an age where some ransomware companies now have customer care departments, and the online health of the nation needs to improve as a consequence." The research found that 17pc of Ireland's key organisations have experienced a significant cyber attack since 2024. Conducted by Amárach on behalf of .IE, it surveyed 354 essential Irish firms in January. It follows last week's Garda data that fraud-related crimes more than doubled in the last 12 months, up 137pc – mainly due to bank scams, phishing and smishing. "Our findings are concerning, particularly when we know phishing scams (60pc) and the exploitation of system weaknesses (21.3pc) are the most common ways attackers gain access," said Ms McKeown Doogan. "An online presence that appears to function may not always demonstrate the authenticity and trustworthiness customers expect. "Until now there has been no visible way for consumers to know that a website meets a recognised standard – and no way for businesses or organisations to signal that they do. "The mark signals that they demonstrate authenticity, responsible digital practice and a trustworthy online experience. "We hope it will become a digital equivalent of the NCT and an essential part of interacting online in Ireland within the next year." The Digital Trust Mark is not just for .ie domains but is open to .com and other domains used by Irish organisations. Applicants will receive a grade by the next working day, and if an A-rating is achieved, businesses can display the mark on their website or in their email signature for the following 12 months. Domains that do not reach an A-rating will be given a detailed outline of what and how they can improve. See digitaltrust.ie for more information. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall.*Inniu an t-ochtú lá is fiche de mhí Feabhra. Is mise Eoin Ó Seachnasaigh.Tá sé mar aidhm anois ag Conradh na Gaeilge “gníomhú i dtreo Éire Aontaithe ar leas na Gaeilge agus na Gaeltachta” tar éis don Ard-Fheis vótáil ar son athraithe ar bhunreacht na heagraíochta. Bhí an ócáid bhliantúil ar siúl san Óstán Europa i mBéal Feirste an deireadh seachtaine seo caite, an chéad uair a reachtáladh é sa chathair le tríocha bliain. Lá suntasach a bhí ann don eagraíocht nuair a ghlac mórchuid de na baill gur chóir go mbeadh an Conradh i lár an aonaigh maidir le deireadh a chur le críochdheighilt na hÉireann. Tagann an fógra seo ag am cinniúnach don teanga, dar leis an taighdeoir Róisín Nic Liam, a thug rabhadh go mbeidh an Gaeilge i mbaol mura n-athraíonn meon an phobail agus muid ag druidim le comhaontú na tíre. I measc na n-abhár eile a pléadh, glacadh freisin le rún a éilíonn gníomh ó Stát na hÉireann chun dul i ngleic leis an ngéarchéim tithíochta sa Ghaeltacht agus moltaí ón gConradh agus ó eagraíochtaí ar nós Bánú a chur i bhfeidhm. Bronnadh Gradam an Uachtaráin ar an ngníomhaí cearta Fergus Ó hÍr as a chuid éachtaí thar na blianta, lena n-áirítear a sheasamh in aghaidh na mBlocanna H agus a cheannaireacht ar Raidió Fáilte.Níl an dara rogha ag foireann sacair na hÉireann ach a gcluichí i Sraith na Náisiún in aghaidh Iosrael a chomhlíonadh. Sin de réir Phríomhfheidhmeannach Cumann Sacair na hÉireann (an FAI) David Courell, i ndiaidh an fhógra go n-imreofaí cluiche baile i mBaile Átha Cliath ar an gceathrú lá de mhí Dheireadh Fómhair. Tuigeann an FAI go mbeidh an cinneadh seo deacair ar go leor den lucht tacaíochta, a deir a ráiteas, ach caithfidh siad cloí le rialacha UEFA nó glacadh leis an mbaol dícháilithe. Thacaigh gnáthbhaill FAI roimhe seo le rún ag iarraidh go gcuirfí Iosrael ar fionraí ó chomórtais UEFA mar gheall ar an gcinedhíothú sa Phalaistín. Bhí ráflaí ann go n-imreofaí an cluiche thar lear, ag cur san áireamh an teannas idir an dá thír agus an imní faoi chúrsaí slándála. Tuigtear, áfach, go bhfuil na Gardaí sásta nach mbeidh aon fhadhb ann. Níl a fhios fós cad a dhéanfaidh daoine mar fhreagra, ach is féidir a bheith ag súil le baghcat nó le hagóid ag an Staid Aviva ar an oíche.Tá Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026 beagnach buailte linn, agus chun an ócáid ​​a cheiliúradh, beidh dhá scannán as Gaeilge le feiceáil i bpictiúrlanna ar fud na hÉireann. Beidh lucht féachana Cúla4 ar bís faoi fhilleadh carachtair bhuí áirithe ar an scáileán mór sa scannán beochana SpongeBob: Cá Bhfuil SquarePants? San eachtra nua seo, caithfidh SpongeBob a chrógacht a chruthú dá leathbhádóir, an tUasal Krabs, agus an bheirt acu sa tóir ar thaibhse fíochmhar. Más rud é go bhfuil tú ag lorg rud eicínt níos dorcha, áfach, is féidir leat dul chuig Báite, scéal noir atá suite sna seachtóidí, ina dtagann rúin ghránna chun solais tar éis corp a fháil i loch. Ba é Ruán Magan, deartháir Manchán, a stiúir an scannán, bunaithe ar an úrscéal The Lake, le script ón údar céanna, Sheena Lambert. Tá ardmholadh faighte ag Báite on eagarthóir coimisiúnaithe TG4, Máire Ní Chonláin, a deir go bhfuil sé “fréamhaithe go domhain in áit agus i gcarachtair”, le béim láidir ar shaibhreas scéalaíochta na Gaeilge.*Léirithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain. Tá an script ar fáil i d'aip phodchraolta.*GLUAIScríochdheighilt - partitionrún - resolutionbaol dícháilithe - risk of disqualificationar fionraí - suspendedleathbhádóir - partnereagarthóir coimisiúnaithe - commissioning editor

The AGSI has met with the Garda Commissioner to discuss a number of issues. Thursday's (26th) meeting came as the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors call for urgent reform of the industrial relations framework. President of the association, Declan Higgins says the current mechanisms are not working and they are struggling to solve any major issues. For more on this Alan Morrisey spoke with Clare AGSI Representative, Ennis-based Detective Sergeant Brian Howard.

The AGSI has met with the Garda Commissioner to discuss a number of issues. Thursday's meeting came as the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors call for urgent reform of the industrial relations framework. President of the association, Declan Higgins says the current mechanisms are not working and they are struggling to solve any major issues... Alan Morrissey spoke with Brian Howard, Clare AGSI Rep, Ennis-based Detective Sergeant on Friday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Pat Flynn

When gardaí raided the homes of 11 senior members of the Black Axe crime organisation this week they found more than they expected.As well as data-crammed mobile phones and laptops, they found merchandise emblazoned with the logo of the international fraud and money laundering gang.The caps and bags – the sort of memorabilia a golf club might offer – feature “Ireland” and also slogans such as “Ireland Zone, Stay Safe”.The gang has a significant operation in Ireland, having been linked to the theft and laundering of €94 million since 2020. Gardaí have arrested 636 people in relation to Black Axe activities, with 1,400 potential suspects. The gang originates in Nigeria.Also seized was something that will be of interest to law enforcement agencies around the world: a copy of the gang's constitution. Security sources believe it is the first time the document has ever been found by a police force in a western country.Irish Times crime and security correspondent Conor Lally explains how the Black Axe gang operates in Ireland and the threat its growing membership poses.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan and Andrew McNair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors will meet with Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly to address a number of industrial issues within the force. Speaking to Anton ahead of the meeting was President of the AGSI Declan Higgins.

In this episode Niall Boylan talks about how Gardaí are set to withdraw voluntary overtime over the St. Patrick's festival in a row over pay, allowances and working conditions — and it raises a bigger question: should vital public services ever be allowed to take industrial action?

Maeve O'Connell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown / Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East / Independent Senator Aubrey McCarthy / Harry McGee, political correspondent, Irish Times

In this episode Niall Boylan talks about how Gardaí are set to withdraw voluntary overtime over the St. Patrick's festival in a row over pay, allowances and working conditions — and it raises a bigger question: should vital public services ever be allowed to take industrial action?

Elaine Byrne, Chairperson of the Policing and Community Safety Authority, discusses the latest review of measures to counter internal corruption in An Garda Síochána.

Locals in Adare, County Limerick were left without poitín after its producer was caught by the Gardaí - and the lack of the drink was giving them withdrawals!Joining Seán to discuss this and more is Pádraic Ó Griallais, Co-Founder of Micil, Irish Poitín Distillery in Galway.

We get the latest on the Garda investigation into the murder of Michael Gaine with Jerry O'Sullivan Presenter of Kerry Today on Radio Kerry.

Gardaí investigating the murder of County Kerry farmer Mike Gaine have arrested a man in his 50s for questioning. Southern editor, Paschal Sheehy reports.

Mír rialta le ball den Gharda Síochána. Labhair Éamonn inniu faoi ceathrar fear a ghabh na Gardaí mar chuid de fhiosrúchán atá ar bun acu, ar staitisticí úra ón Lár Oifig Staidrimh agus chur sé síos ar roinnt eachtraí gadaíochta i dtithe sa chontae le seachtain anuas.

A SPAR shop in Cabra has had enough — staff say they've been racially abused, sprayed with drinks, and even had eggs thrown at them, and they're begging parents to find out where their kids are at night. But the debate goes up a notch when we hear from “Des”, a Dublin 24 shop manager who posted CCTV-style photos of kids he says were robbing his shop… and then had furious parents at his door threatening to sue. So what's the answer when Gardaí “won't” (or can't) act? Name and shame minors online… or is that completely out of order, no matter what they're doing? Live callers don't hold back.

Stephen Kennedy, Chair of the Aston Quay and Temple Bar Business and Residents Alliance, reacts to the latest attack in Temple Bar which left a man in critical condition.

Our reporter Cathal Dowd spoke to people in Temple Bar this morning. For more on this story our Crime and Security Correspondent, Conor Gallagher.

Gardaí are investigating a Limerick sting by “Justice Reborn” – a paedophile hunter group that confronted a man they claim was sexually messaging who he thought was a 13-year-old… and streamed the whole thing live on Facebook.So do you support these groups taking the law into their own hands… or are they risking violence, getting the wrong person, and wrecking any future court case? Adrian's main issue: why broadcast it live and potentially prejudice a trial.Callers are split down the middle. Some say the guards don't have the resources and the public needs to know who these creeps are. Others warn about entrapment, fair trial rights, and innocent people being destroyed online.

The tip-off that led the Garda to begin a major search for the bodies of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob is likely not new according to crime and security editor Conor Lally. The piece of land on the border of counties Wicklow and Kildare has been in the Garda's sights for many years but since the disappearance of the young women, missing since the 1990s, are now considered murders, ongoing reviews of the files bring new leads and new thinking on the investigation.News on Monday that gardaí had begun an extensive dig on the land was accompanied by mention of Dullard and Jacob leading to speculation that it had been determined that both young women were the victims of the same murderer.Not so, says Lally, who notes that gardaí suspect Jacob, who disappeared in broad daylight, was killed by convicted rapist Larry Murphy, while Dullard was killed by an unknown male who gave her a lift as she tried to get home.Lally analyses this new phase in the investigation.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mír rialta le ball den Gharda Síochána. Inniu labhair John Joe faoin 19,000 feithicil a gabhadh anuraidh mar nach raibh árachas orthu. Eolas faoi eachtraí gadaíochta a tharla le seachtain sa chontae agus comhairle d'úinéirí tí lena gcuid tithe a choinneáil sábháilte.

Concerns have been raised in East Clare following a series of alleged burglaries and thefts in the Tulla area. Posts shared on the East Clare Community Alert Facebook page in recent days include video footage of a group reportedly targeting homes and cars locally. The incidents follow a string of break-ins across the county last week, which prompted separate Garda investigations. Sally-Ann Barrett spoke with Matthew Moroney of East Clare Community Alert on Clare Fm's morning focus. Picture (c) BrianAJackson from Getty Images via Canva.com

The search continues at a County Wicklow quarry as part of the investigation into the disappearance and murders of Deirdre Jacob and Jo Jo Dullard. Anton gets the latest with Stephen Breen Crime Editor with The Irish Sun.

Mick reports live from a new Garda search of land in connection with the long unsolved disappearance and murders of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob. Paul and Mick also discuss the twist in the Seamus Culleton case, the Hutch Organised Crime Group, and answer some of your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

According to new figures from An Garda Síochána, Garda numbers in Clare are at their highest level in two years. 2025 saw a net increase of 10 gardaí in the county, bringing the total to 298 members stationed across Clare last December — an increase of 3.5% rise on the previous year. But while overall numbers are up, the picture varies locally. Ennis has seen a slight drop, with numbers falling from 114 to 110. In contrast, Shannon recorded a significant boost, rising from 58 to 71 members, and Crusheen also saw an increase. Meanwhile, Kilrush experienced a small decline. Nationally, 56 new officers joined the Roads Policing Unit last year — but just one of those has been assigned to Clare. The Chair of Clare's Local Community Safety Partnership Pj Ryan joined Sally-Ann Barrett in studio to discuss these new figures. Image (c) Clare Fm

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Over 19,000 vehicles were seized by An Garda Síochána for driving without insurance in 2025, a new report published by the Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland has revealed. To discuss these findings further Anton spoke to Motor Insurers' Bureau of Ireland CEO David Fitzgerald.

Gardaí say they are following a definite line of inquiry following a three-car collision in Co Limerick. The collision claimed the life of a nurse Áine O'Reilly, who was on her way to work on Friday night. Anton spoke to Noreen Stokes, Fine Gael Councillor for Cappamore-Kilmallock in Limerick.

Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murders of Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob have today begun searching open ground near the Wicklow / Kildare border.Ciara is joined by Barry Cummins, Author of Missing and RTÉ journalist for the latest.

Welcome to Opinions Matter Extra – the totally uncut, completely random bit you normally don't hear before the live show properly kicks off.Jeremy tells the story of being pulled in by the Gardaí with his kids in the car… and the panic that followed, blue lights and all. Adrian, of course, turns it into headlines and takes the absolute piss.There's also a full-on row over “masticating” on mic, Jeremy's buttonless ASOS cardigan (Katie is in stitches), a rant about people tagging dead people on Facebook… and an angry voice note from Vivienne that nearly breaks the internet.

Petula Martyn, Mid-West Correspondent, reports on an arson attack on the Islamic Cultural Centre in Co Limerick.

Margaret Loftus, former Garda whose ex-husband Trevor Bolger was given a three-month suspended sentence last month for assaulting her in 2012, outlines what she will say in her address to the Oireachtas today.

Mír rialta le ball den Gharda Síochána. Labhair sé faoi dhrugaí a dtángthas orthu sa chontae le gairid, faoi úsáid chuadanna ar bhealtaí poiblí, Lá Sábhailteachta ar an Idirlíon agus thug sé comhairle do dhaoine a bheas ag freastal ar chluiche Dhún na nGall ar an Domhnach.

The Garda Commissioner, Justin Kelly has been speaking at the Graduation of 167 new Gardai at the training college in Templemore. Our Crime Corrspondent Paul Reynolds has more.

Former Garda Assistant Commissioner Michael O'Sullivan speaks to Mick and Paul on the Shattered Lives podcast about the Regency Hotel shooting, ten years after the attack that reshaped organised crime in Ireland. In this exclusive interview, Mr O'Sullivan, who led the Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau at the time, defends Garda intelligence before the shooting and says that even the Kinahan cartel, who he claims had stronger criminal intelligence, did not anticipate the attack. He explains why gardaí were not actively surveilling either side and why officers cannot monitor individuals without a clear intelligence purpose. The former senior garda also addresses the attempted murder of Gerry Hutch in Lanzarote, the killing of Gary Hutch in Spain, and reports of an alleged attempt on Daniel Kinahan at the Red Cow Inn in late 2015. He also describes the chaos in the hours after the Regency shooting and the scale of the Garda response on the ground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Detective Chief Superintendent Seamus Boland, Head of the Garda's Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, speaks to Crime Correspondent, Paul Reynolds, about the intelligence failure ahead of the Regency Hotel attack ten years ago.

Can someone please explain why there's a couple wearing sunglasses at Calvin's gym? Anyone? No? Us neither.There's a short-lived attempt to lift the ban on rat talk and Calvin wonders if he would be able to be friends with someone who'd wink at a guard. Tell us where Dublin's best carvery is by emailing TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com or you can send your listener questions there too!

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