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Four arrested after gardaí seize more than €380,000 in cash during Dublin and Leitrim searches

October 15, 2025 by

FOUR people have been arrested after gardaí seized more than €380,000 in cash following searches of residential premises in North Dublin and Co. Leitrim. Investigators also intercepted two vehicles shortly before 8pm in North Dublin during the operation, part of ongoing investigations targeting organised crime activity. As well as recovering a total of €383,000, a money counter … [Read more...] about Four arrested after gardaí seize more than €380,000 in cash during Dublin and Leitrim searches

Woman has blade put against neck during ‘terrifying’ armed robbery in Antrim

October 15, 2025 by

A WOMAN was left shocked after she had a blade put against her neck during a 'terrifying' armed robbery in Co. Antrim. The incident occurred in the Rathmore Gardens area of Antrim town at around 8.30pm on Tuesday. Police are now appealing for information as they attempt to track down the suspect. "At approximately 8.30pm a woman aged in her 40s, was approached from behind by an … [Read more...] about Woman has blade put against neck during ‘terrifying’ armed robbery in Antrim

‘Fear and distress’ in community after teenager killed at Tusla residence in Dublin

October 15, 2025 by

A TEENAGER has been killed following an incident at a residential unit owned by Tusla, Ireland's Child and Family Agency. The incident, involving two young people, occurred at the Grattan Wood apartment complex in Donaghmede, North Dublin at around 11am today. An Garda Síochána said it was investigating all the circumstances surrounding the incident, while Tusla said it was … [Read more...] about ‘Fear and distress’ in community after teenager killed at Tusla residence in Dublin

Man arrested in Co. Armagh extradited to Germany to stand trial for child sexual offences

October 15, 2025 by

A MAN has been extradited from Northern Ireland to Germany where he is being sought to stand trial for a number of offences of rape and sexual assault committed against a child.  The offences occurred in the Berlin area of Germany between September 2020 and December 2021. The 38-year-old man was arrested in Portadown, Co. Armagh on January 13, 2025 and has since been held in … [Read more...] about Man arrested in Co. Armagh extradited to Germany to stand trial for child sexual offences

New video game reimagines Ireland’s last witch trial

October 15, 2025 by

A DARK chapter from Ireland’s history has been brought back to life through a video game that blends historical accuracy with interactive storytelling. 1711 Ireland: A Witch’s Fate, developed by Ulster University and launched at Northern Ireland’s new Studio Ulster, offers players a journey through the infamous Islandmagee witch trials. The game is a landmark release: the first … [Read more...] about New video game reimagines Ireland’s last witch trial

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