Man in His 80s Dies After Getting into Difficulty in Stormy Water Off Dublin Coast
A man in his 80s has died after getting into difficulty in stormy waters off the south Dublin coast. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at the Great South Wall in Poolbeg on Saturday afternoon, where the man was recovered from rough sea conditions and pronounced dead at the scene. Gardaí have notified the Coroner, and a post-mortem examination is to take place as authorities again urge the public to avoid coastal areas during severe weather.
Waterford Among Nation’s Highest for Burglary Court Appearances as Broader Crime Trends Shift
Waterford has emerged as the fifth-highest county in Ireland for people appearing in court over burglary offences, with 54 cases recorded in the first nine months of 2025. Nationally, 1,187 individuals faced District Courts for burglary, with repeat offending a significant factor. Experts stress the need for community vigilance, enhanced prevention, and policy review to tackle persistent property crime.
Aaron Joyce, Newswire, L.T.T Media; Newsdesk; January 15, 2026
Irish Garda Release Alarming Road Safety Statistics for Christmas Period
An Garda Síochána has released stark road safety statistics from its Christmas enforcement operation, revealing dozens of fatalities, more than 70 serious collisions, and widespread dangerous driving across Ireland’s roads. Nearly 26,500 drivers were detected speeding, hundreds were arrested for drink or drug driving, and thousands of vehicles were seized, underscoring persistent and deadly risks during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Road Deaths Rise to Highest Level in Over a Decade as RSA and Garda Sound Alarm
Road Deaths Rise to Highest Level in Over a Decade as RSA and Garda Sound Alarm
Ireland’s roads have claimed the lives of 190 people in 2025, marking the highest annual death toll in more than ten years, according to provisional figures released by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána. The increase represents a sharp and troubling reversal of the long-term downward trend in road fatalities.
Of the total, 185 deaths occurred on public roads across 174 fatal collisions, an 8% increase on the 171 deaths recorded in 2024. Authorities have described the figures as “deeply concerning”, particularly given the disproportionate impact on vulnerable road users.