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Yesterday
4th June 2026
This week
31st May 2026 - 5th June 2026
Clarendon Street
Bystander sustained stab wound during attack that killed 21-year-old man in Dublin city centre
The man who died has been named as Qayyum Balogan, who was working part-time as a promoter and a DJ.
Chapelizod
Man dies after he swam across the River Liffey following an alleged assault in Dublin city
The incident happened near the War Memorial Gardens at Islandbridge on the Chapelizod Road in Dublin on Saturday night at 10.20pm.
Last week
24th May 2026 - 30th May 2026
Ceasefire breachesMajor bombing raids across southern Lebanon as strike hits town where Irish monument located
garda complaintsGarda watchdog finds majority of 2025 complaints focused on unhappiness with garda investigations
Dublin
Garda gathering evidence before interviewing people who restrained Yves Sakila before his death
One source said that gardaí have slowed down their work to ensure precision and to get “their ducks in a row”.
KilkennyIrish army bomb disposal experts called to deal with explosive device at Kilkenny garda station
Operation IriniIreland ends deployment as UN Security Council fails to renew mandate on Mediterranean mission
Last month
May 2026
Industrial ActionHSE says industrial action by ambulance service will significantly impact services
blues twos and tickets
Garda received 17 speeding fines even though he was responding to critical incidents
The Journal has been contacted by several serving gardaí who spoke about a culture of fear in the organisation.
April
April 2026
intimidationAmplified false narrative was used to attack Garda member after Whitegate, officers say
Money troublesPAC flags concerns that gardaí may be 'subsidising' cost of events like gigs and matches
breaking point
'Burnout' warning as GRA says EU presidency could see gardaí working weeks without rest
James Morrisroe said the garda organisation is struggling to do basic policing with the number of members it has as it stands.
Glen of Imaal
Irish troops prepare for final Lebanon deployment as peacekeeper death toll rises in the region
It is anticipated the 128 Infantry Battalion will travel to Lebanon with 318 soldiers in May.
Garda disputeDrama at GRA conference as delegates reject call to engage in planning for EU Presidency
Organised CrimeGardaí who investigated the Hutch/Kinahan feud in Dublin feel a sense of 'pride' for ten year probe
GRA
Garda group conference to call for action to address threats to members during fuel protests
The Garda Representative Association (GRA) will meet in Westport, Co Mayo this week to discuss a range of topics.
Security operationGarda Commissioner extends 'exceptional event' until Tuesday as security operation continues
Fuel blockade
Tensions at Whitegate: Gardaí hold a line as protesters linking arms block trucks from refinery
An access road, known as the Low Road, at the refinery has been opened under agreement between gardaí and the protesters.
east Cork
Whitegate blockade leader says protesters aren’t “acting the langer”
The Journal has spent the day with the protestors in Whitegate Refinery who are, for the most part, farming contractors and construction workers.
European Arrest WarrantSpanish police arrest Irish man wanted in connection with Dublin-based organised crime probe
burning lithium
Dangerous cheap e-bikes and batteries bought from unregulated online sites are causing fires
President of Cycling Ireland Ciaran Cannon was speaking after a report in Britain found that e-bike and e-scooter fires reached a record high last year.
two Ukraine wars
Kyiv fights on multiple fronts, the war against Russia and the criminal underworld
This week The Journal visited Kyiv and its suburbs to see the impact of the Russian invasion.
irish peacekeepersMission for 'highly skilled' Irish troops in Lebanon 'remains unchanged for now', says Chief of Staff
