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# swords - Thursday 21 May, 2020
Motorcyclist (30s) killed in north Dublin crash
Gardaí are appealing for information related to the incident which happened in Swords at 3pm today.
# swords - Friday 15 May, 2020
Thousands of capsules that claim to treat symptoms of Covid-19 seized in Dublin
The follow-up search today followed a seizure by Revenue at Dublin Airport last month.
# swords - Sunday 26 April, 2020
Three men arrested following car chase after failing to stop at Covid-19 checkpoint
A garda car was damaged in the pursuit.
# swords - Monday 13 April, 2020
Missing 17-year-old found safe and well
Gardaí have thanked the public for their assistance in the matter.
# swords - Monday 6 April, 2020
Ancient skeletal remains believed to date back to 15th century found in Swords, Co Dublin
Gardaí were called to the scene by locals at 6pm this evening.
# swords - Friday 17 January, 2020
Gardaí appeal for information after two men shot in north Dublin
The incident happened at Killeek Lane, near Dublin Airport.
One person injured in large industrial fire in north Dublin
Dublin Fire Brigade said it has made good progress and will be scaling back the response soon.
# swords - Tuesday 26 November, 2019
Man who stole €3,300 from woman under guise of carrying out insulation work jailed for 14 months
The court heard Michael McGauley had gambling debts to pay off at the time of the offence.
# swords - Wednesday 13 November, 2019
150 workers 'temporarily' laid off at Swords pharma plant from today
The issue was raised in the Dáil today.
# swords - Tuesday 5 November, 2019
Two men due in court over series of ATM fraud incidents in Dublin
The ATM attacks were carried out in a number of areas including Drogheda, Swords and Blanchardstown.
# swords - Wednesday 21 August, 2019
Woman missing from Dublin found safe and well
Gardaí have thanked the public for their assistance.
# swords - Monday 24 June, 2019
Father and son jailed for hammer assault on former family friend
Michael Reilly Senior and his son Michael F Reilly Junior have been jailed for 40 months and 20 months respectively.
# swords - Friday 17 May, 2019
Gardaí appeal for help finding woman missing since Tuesday
Deirdre Patteson was last seen in the vicinity of Sligo Town on Tuesday earlier this week.
# swords - Thursday 16 May, 2019
North Dublin shopping centre evacuated following 'incident' near Garda station
Main Street in the town has been closed following the incident this evening.
# swords - Thursday 18 April, 2019
From Swords Central to Charlemont: here's what ten of Dublin's new Metrolink stations will look like
The NTA has published artist’s impressions of 10 proposed stations on the line.
# swords - Thursday 14 March, 2019
War of words exchanged between two schools' gangs on Snapchat prior to assault in Ashbourne
Gardaí will be going to schools in Meath and Dublin as a result.
# swords - Friday 18 January, 2019
Gardaí believe fatal shooting outside Swords gym connected to local drugs trade
Zach Parker (23) was killed and another man was seriously injured.
# swords - Thursday 17 January, 2019
One person shot dead and another seriously injured outside gym in Swords, Co Dublin
The incident happened in the Applewood Close area of Swords at 7.30pm.
# swords - Friday 11 January, 2019
Dublin Fire Brigade called to chemical leak at SK Biotek manufacturing plant
There has been an evacuation of the site.
# swords - Friday 4 January, 2019
'An incredible journey': Dublin's Wright Venue to close its doors later this month
The venue will be reopened as ‘Jam Park’ under new management.
# swords - Saturday 22 December, 2018
'Yellow vest' protesters demonstrate at KBC headquarters as gardaí probe Dublin attacks
A KBC building was also set alight on Thursday night in Dublin city centre.
# swords - Wednesday 5 December, 2018
Dublin bowler wins first ever Irish medal at World Championships in Hong Kong
The Swords native beat the defending world champion along the way.
# swords - Thursday 8 November, 2018
16-year-old girl missing from Swords found safe and well
She was missing from Swords since lunchtime today.
# swords - Tuesday 23 October, 2018
'His dignity was taken in an absolutely savage way': Family's reaction as man sentenced to life in prison for murder
Anthony Walsh had admitted stealing a bank card and a lighter from the deceased man.
# swords - Thursday 11 October, 2018
Man (54) was 'savagely beaten' and stripped following drunken row over a cigarette, murder trial hears
Anthony Walsh (31) has admitted killing but pleaded not guilty to the murder of Dermot Byrne.
# swords - Thursday 6 September, 2018
Boy seriously injured after 'pre-arranged' fight among teenagers
Gardaí are investigating the incident.
# swords - Friday 10 August, 2018
Driver caught doing 156kph in 80kph zone
The motorist was caught by gardaí in Dublin today.
# swords - Sunday 24 June, 2018
Renewed appeal after man killed in early morning hit-and-run in Dublin
A male pedestrian, believed to be in his 30s, was killed when he was struck by a car.
# swords - Saturday 16 June, 2018
Burger chain Five Guys is opening a joint in Swords Pavilions' new 'restaurant quarter'
The €3.3 million development is due to be completed by the end of the year.
# swords - Tuesday 24 April, 2018
Two men charged after €248,000 worth of drugs seized in Dublin
Amphetamine, cannabis and cash were seized by gardaí yesterday.
# swords - Monday 23 April, 2018
Two men arrested and €250,000 worth of drugs seized in garda gangland raids
Officers from the National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau searched two properties in Swords.
# swords - Thursday 12 April, 2018
Pub manager who believed employer had sway over gardaí awarded €25,500 for constructive dismissal
The man had his salary immediately docked by €10,000 after pointing out accounting irregularities on the part of his employer.
# swords - Wednesday 28 March, 2018
Inquest hears mother of one died due to salmonella after First Communion function
After the incident the HSE said it became aware of more than 50 people who became ill.
# swords - Friday 2 March, 2018
Public appeal to find 17-year-old missing since Monday
Anyone with information about Cian’s whereabouts is being asked to contact Swords Garda Station.
# swords - Tuesday 30 January, 2018
Taoiseach confirms backing for new €320m runway at Dublin Airport
Sinn Fein has expressed concern about noise for local residents.
# swords - Sunday 14 January, 2018
Gardaí investigate after woman dies in Dublin bar
It is understood the woman had an underlying health condition.
# swords - Saturday 30 December, 2017
This supermarket in Swords won't stop trolling the Lidl next door
A level of pettiness we can all aspire to.
# swords - Friday 20 October, 2017
Your guide to Swords: Baby-boom town with a very special supermarket (but look out for clampers)
Also, home to one of the best spice bags in Ireland.
# swords - Sunday 1 October, 2017
Starbucks has lost its appeal over an unapproved outlet in Swords
The owners had claimed the premises was being used as a ‘shop’, not a café.
# swords - Thursday 21 September, 2017
Appeal for witnesses to potential hit-and-run that left motorcyclist seriously injured
The incident occurred near the road works on the L3132, St Margaret’s Road, Swords.
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WELL, THE SUN is shining yet again as we begin the first day of June.
Met Éireann has said temperatures could reach as high as 27 degrees today.
With Covid-19 restrictions still in place, and with the warm weather set to stay, many people may be making more use of their back gardens than usual, be it for a bit of gardening, some sunbathing, or some barbecuing.
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