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Driver dies following collision in Co. Wexford

January 22, 2026 by

GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a man died following a collision in Co. Wexford. The single-vehicle incident happened on the L4007 at Maudlin’s Cross, near New Ross, at around 1.10pm on Tuesday, January 20. The driver of the car, a man aged in his 60s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The man's body was removed to the mortuary at University Hospital … [Read more...] about Driver dies following collision in Co. Wexford

Garda operation sees 25 convicted sex offenders deported from Ireland

January 22, 2026 by

A TOTAL of 25 convicted sex offenders were deported from Ireland last year under the Gardaí’s Operation Moonridge. Under the operation, which was launched in 2025, the force identified and deported non-Irish nationals convicted of sexual crimes. “The operation involves identifying and locating convicted sex offenders of interest to GNIB for consideration for an EU Removal Order … [Read more...] about Garda operation sees 25 convicted sex offenders deported from Ireland

Cannabis worth €1.5m seized at Dublin Airport hidden in boxes labelled ‘car seats’

January 22, 2026 by

CANNABIS worth an estimated €1.5m was seized at Dublin Airport this week. Some 78kg of the drugs were uncovered by Revenue officers with the help of detector dog Lusai on January 21. They had arrived in Ireland from Asia and were addressed to an address in Dublin. The cannabis seized at Dublin Airport yesterday “On January 21 a seizure of 78 kg herbal cannabis was made at … [Read more...] about Cannabis worth €1.5m seized at Dublin Airport hidden in boxes labelled ‘car seats’

MPs vote to remove conditional immunity over Troubles-era crimes from Legacy Act

January 21, 2026 by

MPs have voted to remove a clause granting immunity to those involved in Troubles-era crimes from the previous government's Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act.  The Labour Government is currently overhauling the Act, which included provisional immunity from prosecution for those who cooperated with a commission set up under the Act to investigate deaths … [Read more...] about MPs vote to remove conditional immunity over Troubles-era crimes from Legacy Act

Sinn Féin calls for Bord Bia chair to resign over Brazilian beef claims

January 21, 2026 by

SINN FEIN has called for the chairperson of Bord Bia to resign over claims his company imported Brazilian beef into Ireland. Larry Murrin is the owner of Dawn Farms, which supplies cooked meat products to major brands across the world. However, Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has said Mr Murrin's role on a semi-state agency tasked with promoting Irish food and produce is … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin calls for Bord Bia chair to resign over Brazilian beef claims

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