Two Gardaí Hospitalised After Handling Suspected Cannabis Vapes
EDENDERRY, CO OFFALY - Two male gardaí were hospitalised and Edenderry Garda Station was forced to close after the officers became unwell while handling suspected cannabis vapes during an investigation.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, 22 July 2026. The officers were processing vape products seized from a commercial premises as part of an ongoing investigation when they became ill.
LTT Media Statement on Garda failure in Cork.
LTT Media can confirm that this afternoon, Director Aaron Joyce formally contacted Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan TD and the Garda Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) regarding what LTT Media believes to be a serious failure by An Garda Síochána to respond to urgent and credible concerns for the safety of a young woman in Cork.
On the night before last, LTT Media was contacted by multiple individuals across Cork City and East Cork who expressed grave concerns that a woman in her twenties may have been held against her will in a caravan in the Farrenree area.
Garda Cleared of Rape Conviction, Found Guilty of Cruelty to Two Daughters.
A serving member of An Garda Síochána has been acquitted of raping his wife but convicted on four counts of child cruelty against his two daughters following a trial at the Central Criminal Court.
The 48-year-old defendant, who has been on suspension from the force since December 2024, was found not guilty of two counts of raping his then-wife in 2009 and 2021. The jury, which deliberated for more than nine hours, returned guilty verdicts on all four charges relating to his daughters.
Man, 27, Dies After Incident at Cork Pub - Gardaí Launch Investigation
A 27-year-old man has died following an incident at a pub in Riverstick, Co Cork, on Saturday evening.
The man, understood to be originally from Romania and living in the area in recent months, became unresponsive after being restrained by a number of men at Allens pub shortly after 9pm.
Largest security operation in the city since Queen Elizabeth II's 2011 visit underway as UCC locks down
CORK CITY — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Cork alongside the full College of Commissioners — all 27 EU commissioners — for a high-profile two-day visit marking the opening of Ireland's six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Late Night Incident In The South Mall - Cork City
CORK CITY — Gardaí have arrested a man following an alleged attempted sexual assault on South Mall in the early hours of Thursday morning.
The incident is understood to have occurred inside a vehicle on the city centre street, prompting a significant emergency response to the area.
Man Arrested in Bribery Probe Involving Former Local Authority Employee and External Contractors
Garda National Economic Crime Bureau detains man in his 40s under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 as investigation into alleged corruption in office widens.
Man Jailed After Online Decoy Operation and Bus Station Confrontation in Monaghan
Man Jailed After Online Decoy Operation and Bus Station Confrontation in Monaghan
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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.