# Attack

This month

March 2023

# Kilkenny

Man (60s) charged over fatal attack of his son in Kilkenny on Monday night

Zbigniew Besnarczyk appeared in front of Carlow District Court this afternoon.

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Mar 1st 2023, 5:15 PM

Last month

February 2023

# Attack

Northern Ireland leaders come together in rare show of unity to condemn Omagh shooting

The officer was shot last night at a football coaching session in Omagh.

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Feb 23rd 2023, 3:48 PM

# Analysis

Bealham's classy touch, Schmidt's classic loop, and Ireland's inspiration

Andy Farrell’s men scored a brilliant try off a goal-line drop-out against France.

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Feb 12th 2023, 8:00 AM

This year

2023

# Attack

Knife attacker kills two on German train before capture

The 33-year-old suspect was detained at the railway station in the town of Brokstedt and treated in hospital for minor injuries.

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Jan 25th 2023, 8:21 PM

# Attack

Three hospitalised after fight breaks out at CityWest refugee centre

Gardaí are at the scene.

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Jan 23rd 2023, 9:08 PM

# Progress

The Munster try that highlighted the progress their attack is making

Mike Prendergast is pleased with the Munster forwards’ improved handling skills.

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Jan 19th 2023, 7:40 AM

# Alaska

Polar bear kills woman and child in remote Alaskan village

The bear was shot and killed as it attacked the pair, Alaska State Troopers have said.

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Jan 18th 2023, 8:26 AM

Last year

2022

# Idaho

Suspect arrested over killing of four US college students

Thousands of tips flooded in to police and yesterday, a local police chief said they had made a breakthrough — 4,000 kilometers away.

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Dec 31st 2022, 1:00 PM

# Dublin

Man accused of attacking woman and forcing her into boot of car

The court heard that alleged witnesses saw a man pick up and force the woman into the boot of a car.

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Dec 2nd 2022, 1:46 PM

# Attack

Suspect arrested after bomb kills six and wounds dozens more in Istanbul

The explosion took place on a popular thoroughfare lined with shops and restaurants that leads to the iconic Taksim Square.

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Nov 14th 2022, 7:19 AM

# Attack

Salman Rushdie 'lost sight in one eye and use of hand’ in August stabbing

The author suffered three serious wounds to his neck and 15 more wounds to his chest and torso

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Oct 23rd 2022, 5:56 PM

# leaders in the field

Ireland's trend-setting attack not about 'pulling rabbits out of the hat'

Mike Catt has implemented the same attack with the Emerging Ireland squad in South Africa.

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Oct 5th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Attack

Reports of fan being stabbed overshadow AC Milan's win over Dinamo Zagreb

News agency AGI says a 39-year-old man was knifed in the buttocks as two fans were attacked near the San Siro stadium.

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Sep 14th 2022, 8:23 PM

# Attack

Man dies following attack at gay pride event in Germany

The German government’s LGBTQ+ commissioner, Sven Lehmann, expressed shock at the death.

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Sep 2nd 2022, 7:13 PM

# Attack

'I'm loving being back in Limerick with Munster. It’s exciting'

Mike Prendergast is tasked with improving Munster’s attack this season.

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Aug 31st 2022, 3:00 PM

# Dublin

Man hospitalised after being assaulted by group in Temple Bar

A man aged in his 40s was treated at the scene by ambulance personnel before being taken to St James’ Hospital.

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Aug 20th 2022, 4:03 PM

# satanic verses

Salman Rushdie stabbing suspect pleads not guilty to attempted murder or assault

Rushdie’s condition remains serious but the 75-year-old has shown signs of improvement, and he has been taken off a ventilator.

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Aug 18th 2022, 7:40 PM

# salman rushdie

Salman Rushdie’s attacker ‘surprised’ to learn of the author’s survival

Hadi Matar said Rushdie was ‘someone who attacked Islam’ but did not confirm that his actions were driven by Iran’s fatwa.

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Aug 18th 2022, 9:58 AM

# Courts

Man charged with manslaughter of Limerick sports star Alan Bourke

A Garda said that Casey ‘made no reply’ to the manslaughter charge.

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Aug 17th 2022, 5:04 PM

# Investigation

'I could feel blood splattering on me': Man (26) suffers homophobic assault on Dublin Bus

The incident happened in the early hours of yesterday morning.

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Aug 16th 2022, 1:38 PM

# Attack

Tourist injured in polar bear attack on Norwegian island

The French woman was part of a tour group of 25 people camping at Sveasletta, in the central part of the Svalbard archipelago.

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Aug 8th 2022, 9:36 PM

# Invasion

Ukrainians describe 'difficult' situation living in Russian-occupied cities

Several people living in three regions captured by the Kremlin described their experience under Russia’s new rule.

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Aug 2nd 2022, 8:08 AM

# The Troubles

Service to mark 50 years since Claudy bombing in Northern Ireland

Nine people were killed and 30 injured when three car bombs exploded on July 31 1972.

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Jul 31st 2022, 8:20 AM

# Cavan

Man attacked in early morning Cavan aggravated burglary

The victim, who is aged in his 20s, was attacked at his home in the early hours of this morning in Bailieboro, Co Cavan.

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Jul 26th 2022, 7:59 PM

# Attack

Russia says Odessa strikes hit Western arms as grain deal hangs in the balance

Western nations repeated their condemnation of Russia’s military assault on Ukraine after the strikes.

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Jul 25th 2022, 6:48 AM

Analysis: POC's pack give perfect platform for Irish attack to shred the Kiwis

Josh van der Flier, Hugo Keenan, Robbie Henshaw, and Rob Herring all dotted down for Ireland.

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Jul 16th 2022, 7:30 PM

# Assassination

Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe dies after being shot

The 67-year-old was Japan’s longest-serving prime minister.

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Jul 8th 2022, 2:30 PM

# missile attack

Ukraine leader accuses Russia of 'terror' in missile strike that killed 21

Russia has also been accused of using phosphorus bombs.

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Jul 2nd 2022, 2:48 PM

# Fairview

Man stabbed several times during attack in Dublin 3

The man suffered non life-threatening injuries.

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Jun 24th 2022, 9:28 AM

# Loughlinstown

Gardaí investigate as Dublin pub is firebombed with crowd inside

Gardaí from Shankill are investigating the incident which happened after midnight.

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Jun 18th 2022, 6:18 PM

# Court

Judge states that 'defenceless' three-year-old subject to 'vicious assault' by father

The case was heard in court today.

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Jun 15th 2022, 10:47 PM

# Attack

Cyber attacks interrupt visa applications at Irish embassy in Turkey

The embassy has warned that it cannot “effectively” respond to consular queries.

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Jun 7th 2022, 1:56 PM

# Kerry

Gardaí investigating violent Killarney attack involving several youths

Video footage of the vicious assault was widely shared on social media.

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May 26th 2022, 12:56 PM

# Attack

Gardaí in Meath appeal for witnesses to burglary that left man in his 60s injured

The man was brought to Mullingar General Hospital but his injuries are not life-threatening.

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May 17th 2022, 2:55 PM

# Elad

Israel launches manhunt after attack kills three

It is understood three men in their 40s were killed in the attack.

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May 6th 2022, 7:38 AM

# Attack

'A family choice' - Mike Prendergast joins Rowntree at Munster

Denis Leamy and Andy Kyriacou are also in line to be part of the new staff.

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May 4th 2022, 3:46 PM

# Attack

Female prison officer attacked with shiv at Mountjoy Prison

Her injuries are not life-threatening.

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Apr 20th 2022, 6:22 PM

# New York

NY police searching for 'person of interest' over Brooklyn subway attack

Police said the incident in Brooklyn was not being investigated as an act of terrorism.

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Apr 13th 2022, 7:24 AM

# Attack

Tánaiste 'shocked and appalled' over suspected homophobic attack on young man in Dublin

A man in his 20s was attacked on Dame Street, gardaí said.

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Apr 11th 2022, 6:28 PM

# Court

Sabina Nessa killer jailed for at least 36 years for sexually motivated attack

Koci Selamaj, 36, travelled to London to carry out the premeditated attack on a random woman on September 17 last year.

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Apr 8th 2022, 11:27 AM