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January
January 2026
Limerick probe
Justice Minister of State: Limerick probe had devastating impact and damaged morale of gardaí
30 Jan
14.4k
NBCI probe
Taoiseach calls for review into Garda and NBCI handling of Limerick traffic ticket case
29 Jan
7.3k
The Morning Lead
Garda sources say they are limited in what they can do to stop scramblers
Garda sources say a commitment from government to bring in new regulations misses the key issue.
Niall O'Connor
29 Jan
20.6k
Secure our futures
Emergency services and military groups claim Government betrayal over pension reforms
28 Jan
10.0k
10
system down
Payroll portal for public servants back on line for 'majority of users' after security alert fix
Updated 28 Jan
34.1k
cost of millions
State approach to Limerick penalty points case slammed as gardaí cleared to return to work
27 Jan
14.2k
Liam Galvin
FG cllr to face party probe over revelation of contacting Garda about speeding ticket
Updated 27 Jan
20.3k
Analysis
Why was a seven-year case brought against five gardaí over road traffic tickets?
12 jurors cleared the gardaí today in a dramatic not guilty verdict at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court.
Niall O'Connor
26 Jan
36.6k
Limerick
Four gardaí and retired superintendent found not guilty in cancelling road traffic tickets case
The case centres around the terminating of road traffic tickets after requests by members of the public to gardaí to not issue fines.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Limerick
Updated 26 Jan
81.4k
Sean Clancy
'All about Ukraine': Irish general in the top EU military job on what's coming across his desk
This week The Journal met General Seán Clancy in his office in central Brussels overlooking the Berlaymont building of the European Commission.
Niall O'Connor
25 Jan
18.9k
Limerick
Jury adjourns deliberations in trial of four serving gardaí and a retired Superintendent
23 Jan
8.3k
Irish Prison Service
Prison Service search finds drugs destined for a jail hidden inside toilet at Irish courthouse
23 Jan
13.6k
mabbot Lane
Man due in court charged in connection with alleged building site arson in Dublin city centre
23 Jan
7.1k
Air Force One
Donald Trump departs Shannon Airport on journey home from Davos
It’s understood the US President’s plane, Air Force One, refuelled on the tarmac in Shannon.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 22 Jan
86.8k
182
The Morning Lead
Irish general in top EU role: Military build-up is not about war - it's about sustaining peace
The former head of the Irish Defence Forces insists “we have to be at a position whereby we show enough deterrence to ensure that we sustain the conditions for peace”.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Brussels
22 Jan
16.9k
county clare
Garda and army teams probe suspicious package found at Trump Doonbeg after visit by Eric Trump
Updated 21 Jan
14.4k
service honours
Minister and officers' group at odds on need for law change to make chaplains members of military
18 Jan
9.9k
Limerick
Senior garda 'spoke to press office' regarding arrest despite denial, penalty points trial hears
Updated 16 Jan
18.6k
Foreign Affairs
Áras ceremony for new Iranian ambassador 'not appropriate' due to Iran protest crackdowns
Updated 13 Jan
18.0k
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UNIFIL
Israeli tank fired three shots from its main gun towards Spanish peacekeepers in Lebanon
Updated 13 Jan
11.2k
Fr Paul Murphy
Chaplain injured in terror attack and three soldiers to receive bravery award from Irish military
12 Jan
13.5k
Ballyfermot
Gardaí investigate botched attack at Dublin pub as regulars scare off alleged gunman
12 Jan
24.4k
Cherry Orchard
Armed gardaí raided hotel room as father threatened to kill son, three months before their deaths
Niall O'Connor
Updated 9 Jan
144k
Ballyfermot
18-year-old allegedly had loaded Glock handgun 'primed for use' hidden in his garden
9 Jan
14.4k
Investigation
Tusla confirms father and son found dead in west Dublin 'were known' to agency
The 11-year-old boy, Oisín O’Reilly, is suspected to have been killed by his father Wayne.
Niall O'Connor
8 Jan
127k
Raided
US seizes Russian-flagged Shadow Fleet tanker in North Atlantic with support from UK military
Updated 7 Jan
52.2k
high seas chase
Why did the US just raid a Russian-flagged ship 600 nautical miles off Ireland?
Niall O'Connor
Updated 7 Jan
19.5k
The Morning Lead
Government warned state could contribute billions indirectly to EU defence with little benefit
The warning comes as work continues in negotiating the EU’s next budget – the Multiannual Financial Framework – which will cover the years 2028 to 2034.
Niall O'Connor
6 Jan
34.1k
Ship spotting
Irish Air Corps despatches aircraft to examine Russian tanker being pursued from Venezuela
5 Jan
31.7k
Taoiseach in China
Taoiseach begins official visit to China today for trade and political meetings
4 Jan
5.2k
the evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
3 Jan
3.3k
maria corina machado
Venezuelan Opposition leader calls for colleague to be installed as President
3 Jan
19.6k
Last year
2025
getting the points
Motorist caught at 207 km/h in 100 km/h zone near Limerick by gardaí on roads blitz duty
30 Dec 2025
19.0k
RIP
Garda Michael Egan, who was shot during 1975 IRA kidnapping incident, has died
Egan was shot as he worked to free Dutch businessman Tiede Herrema, taken hostage by the IRA in a bid to free Rose Dugdale.
30 Dec 2025
29.6k
10
The Morning Lead
Taoiseach pushes back on Defence Forces intelligence officer claim of China as a hostile state
Taoiseach Micheál Martin is due to travel to China in the coming weeks.
Niall O'Connor
25 Dec 2025
26.6k
82
The Morning Lead
'Squeamish debate' misses the point of working with NATO and EU states on defence, Martin says
Ireland should not be afraid of mutually beneficial co-operation with other nations amid the heightened Russian threat, the Taoiseach said.
Niall O'Connor
23 Dec 2025
9.8k
65
The Morning Lead
Gifts that don't exist and fake invoices to busy staff: Scams doing the rounds this Christmas
The Journal has been speaking to sources who are in involved in investigating complaints about the latest online and phone scams.
Niall O'Connor
21 Dec 2025
14.3k
Midlands Prison
Prisoner arrested in garda probe of link between fight and Edenderry arson released without charge
Updated 16 Dec 2025
20.7k
they'd radar france
Government agrees to negotiate with France for purchase of military radar system
16 Dec 2025
12.8k
Glasgow
Irish man arrested in Scotland in connection with €9m cocaine seizure
16 Dec 2025
17.6k
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