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3rd June 2026
Investigation
Gardaí arrest two people in connection with the fatal stabbing of Qayyum Balogun
Niall O'Connor
Updated 8 hrs ago
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This week
31st May 2026 - 4th June 2026
Bewleys
Bystander sustained stab wound during attack that killed 21-year-old man in Dublin city centre
The man who died has been named as Qayyum Balogan, who was working part-time as a promoter and a DJ.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 2 Jun
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Islandbridge
Man who died swimming across River Liffey after alleged assault in Islandbridge named locally
The incident happened near the War Memorial Gardens at Islandbridge on the Chapelizod Road in Dublin on Saturday night at 10.20pm.
Updated 2 Jun
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evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
1 Jun
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Tagor
French special forces board Russian Shadow Fleet oil tanker in Atlantic
1 Jun
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Last week
24th May 2026 - 30th May 2026
Clifden
Woman who died in stab attack in Clifden, Co Galway named locally
Updated 28 May
95.6k
Ceasefire breaches
Major bombing raids across southern Lebanon as strike hits town where Irish monument located
Niall O'Connor
28 May
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Blackwater
Gardaí arrest suspect for petrol bombing of County Wexford garda station
28 May
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garda complaints
Garda watchdog finds majority of 2025 complaints focused on unhappiness with garda investigations
27 May
3.6k
Paul Cleary
Government has appointed a new deputy garda commissioner
26 May
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Dublin
Garda gathering evidence before interviewing people who restrained Yves Sakila before his death
One source said that gardaí have slowed down their work to ensure precision and to get “their ducks in a row”.
Niall O'Connor
26 May
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Kilkenny
Irish army bomb disposal experts called to deal with explosive device at Kilkenny garda station
Updated 26 May
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Operation Irini
Ireland ends deployment as UN Security Council fails to renew mandate on Mediterranean mission
Niall O'Connor
25 May
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Last month
May 2026
pdforra
Troops owed €3.7m in allowances as group criticises inaction by public expenditure minister
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Westport
Updated 12 May
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Industrial Action
Unions said ambulance personnel will provide emergency cover during strike action
Updated 11 May
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blues twos and tickets
Garda received 17 speeding fines even though he was responding to critical incidents
The Journal has been contacted by several serving gardaí who spoke about a culture of fear in the organisation.
Niall O'Connor
2 May
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April
April 2026
intimidation
Amplified false narrative was used to attack Garda member after Whitegate, officers say
Niall O'Connor
28 Apr
8.9k
Grange Heights
Woman who died after Waterford assault named locally as man (40s) remains in custody
Updated 28 Apr
71.4k
Money troubles
PAC flags concerns that gardaí may be 'subsidising' cost of events like gigs and matches
28 Apr
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The Morning Lead
'Burnout' warning as GRA says EU presidency could see gardaí working weeks without rest
James Morrisroe said the garda organisation is struggling to do basic policing with the number of members it has as it stands.
Niall O'Connor
26 Apr
8.0k
Fiosrú
Majority of complaints against gardaí policing Whitegate fuel blockade rejected by watchdog
24 Apr
17.1k
Lebanon
Peacekeeper death toll rises to six as soldier injured in Israeli shelling dies
24 Apr
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Glen of Imaal
Irish troops prepare for final Lebanon deployment as peacekeeper death toll rises in the region
It is anticipated the 128 Infantry Battalion will travel to Lebanon with 318 soldiers in May.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Wicklow
23 Apr
9.1k
Garda dispute
Drama at GRA conference as delegates reject call to engage in planning for EU Presidency
Niall O'Connor
Reports from Westport
22 Apr
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Organised Crime
Gardaí who investigated the Hutch/Kinahan feud in Dublin feel a sense of 'pride' for ten year probe
20 Apr
11.1k
GRA
Online threats to the children of gardaí are having a direct impact on policing, garda rep says
20 Apr
10.3k
GRA
Garda group conference to call for action to address threats to members during fuel protests
The Garda Representative Association (GRA) will meet in Westport, Co Mayo this week to discuss a range of topics.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Westport
20 Apr
6.8k
monitoring seas
Defence Forces confirms use of AI to monitor Shadow Fleet vessels in Irish waters
14 Apr
10.4k
Threats
Commissioner 'appalled' as gardaí who policed protests are doxxed and threatened online
13 Apr
62.2k
Security operation
Garda Commissioner extends 'exceptional event' until Tuesday as security operation continues
12 Apr
40.7k
Fuel blockade
Tensions at Whitegate: Garda Public Order Unit leave refinery as stand off continues
An access road, known as the Low Road, at the refinery had been opened under agreement between gardaí and the protesters.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Whitegate.
Updated 10 Apr
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east Cork
Whitegate blockade leader says protesters aren’t “acting the langer”
The Journal has spent the day with the protestors in Whitegate Refinery who are, for the most part, farming contractors and construction workers.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Whitegate
9 Apr
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European Arrest Warrant
Spanish police arrest Irish man wanted in connection with Dublin-based organised crime probe
Updated 8 Apr
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Dublin
Gardaí investigate suspicious package sent to office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
Updated 8 Apr
7.4k
The Morning Lead
Dangerous cheap e-bikes and batteries bought from unregulated online sites are causing fires
President of Cycling Ireland Ciaran Cannon was speaking after a report in Britain found that e-bike and e-scooter fires reached a record high last year.
Niall O'Connor
8 Apr
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two Ukraine wars
Kyiv fights on multiple fronts, the war against Russia and the criminal underworld
This week The Journal visited Kyiv and its suburbs to see the impact of the Russian invasion.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Ukraine.
5 Apr
11.7k
irish peacekeepers
Mission for 'highly skilled' Irish troops in Lebanon 'remains unchanged for now', says Chief of Staff
Updated 2 Apr
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Garryowen
Gardaí are investigating after two men were shot in the early hours in Limerick city
Updated 2 Apr
19.7k
War Babies
Irish humanitarian aid helping pregnant women in Ukraine as war brings rise in premature births
The Journal is in Kyiv reporting on the war in Ukraine.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Ukraine.
Updated 1 Apr
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war dead
Irish flags with names of four Irish men killed in Ukraine stand in the centre of a Kyiv square
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Ukraine
1 Apr
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