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4th October 2026 - 10th October 2026
On The Journalmilitary misfire
Ban on Defence Forces going on strike 'hampers campaigns for better pay and conditions'
On The Journalflat battery
Garda forced to thumb a lift to emergency as electric patrol car can't be charged at his station
During the meeting Martin Daly, TD from Galway-Roscommon, spoke of an issue faced by his local garda in Ballygar, Co Galway.
On The JournalCost for Potus
Garda security operation for Donald Trump's two-day visit cost an estimated €30m
On The JournalTinker Tailor German Spy
Germany reels amid major spy scandal, but sources say Ireland has little to worry about
August Hanning ran Germany’s BND foreign intelligence agency between 1998 and 2005 and is suspected of charges including “attempted treason” and “espionage”.
On The JournalShortfall
Defence Forces will not reach target of 11,500 personnel by 2028 despite recruitment commitments
On The JournalDundrum House Hotel
Planning officials issue enforcement order against IPAS centre at former Tipperary hotel
On The JournalContraband
Two men arrested for alleged drone drugs delivery at Midlands Prison in Portlaoise
On The JournalJustice and defence
Military and garda groups launch attack on allocation for national security in Budget 2027
On The JournalBudget 2027
Where will the money to fund Ireland's ambitious defence investment plans come from?
Gears move slowly when the figures are in the billions, but where will the money for Ireland’s mooted defence spending be found?
On The JournalUkraine War
'We stay in Kyiv': Irish diplomats vow to stay in Ukraine despite Russian threat of strikes
Russia warned diplomats and foreigners to leave Kyiv as it increased targeting the Ukrainian capital.
This month
October 2026
On The JournalAir defence
The units in Ireland's new €500m compact radar system can be moved around on trucks
On The Journalpoison pen
Woman arrested by gardaí investigating six-year poison pen harassment of Galway couple
Last month
September 2026
On The JournalTransport Committee
Garda management may seek more pursuit training support from British police forces
On The JournalExplainer
How the Parades Commission came to allow this year's Drumcree Parade after 28 years
The decision by the Parades Commission to allow the Drumcree Orange Order march was heavily influenced by the PSNI submission.
On The JournalTallaght
Gardaí believe man was kidnapped and tortured over drug debt by gang linked to Kinahans
On The Journaleu presidency
Garda taken to hospital after she was assaulted on duty at Dublin Castle
On The JournalFrom Limerick to Russia
Ukrainian agency uses Russian tax documents to allege Limerick alumina used in cruise missiles
The report lays out an analysis of various strands of evidence from supply chains and leaked Russian tax data.
On The Journalgarda discipline
Garda management drops discipline threat against senior GRA official who spoke out publicly
On The Journalgrounded aircraft
Irish Air Corps grounds PC-12 transport aircraft fleet due to missed maintenance deadlines
On The JournalGarda dispute
GRA announces industrial action and said it will 'no longer' tolerate garda management treatment
On The JournalShannon spooks
Zelenskyy and the head of the CIA held a secret 'short meeting' at Shannon Airport
On The JournalGarda Representative Association
Gardaí have said the potential disciplining of senior representative hasn't been decided yet
On The JournalGarda Representative Association
Senior garda rep body official faces discipline probe for discussing workplace concerns publicly
The serving garda has spoken publicly on a range of topics about problems faced by rank and file gardaí.
On The JournalFiosrú
Gardaí responding to M9 crash car acted 'within the law', Fiosrú finds after investigation
Fiosrú made the announcement this morning and said that the probe exonerated the gardaí.
On The JournalOperation Fianna
Military group declares 'blatant exploitation' of personnel in operation to protect EU presidency
On The JournalAir defence
Government signs order to buy French military radar systems for up to half a billion euro
Sources said there will be five deployable Thales long-range radar systems and also be ground based air defence systems provided by MBDA.
On The JournalOperation Far Sunrise
Catering provider for gardaí 'stood down' during Trump visit after complaints
On The Journalgarda driving
Garda management confirm just six gardaí will be trained in pursuit driving this year
The GRA, AGSI and garda management appeared before the Oireachtas justice committee to discuss the issues associated with pursuit training.
On The Journalhere's donald
From Flatley's flute to 'vicious b*stards': The view from inside Trump's big tent
500 of Ireland’s business leaders, diplomats, political and public figures gathered for an audience with Trump earlier today.
On The JournalOperation Far Sunrise
Gardaí confirm they've dealt with a number of drone incursions during EU presidency
On The JournalExtradition
Son of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch being extradited from Lanzarote on organised crime charges
On The JournalIrish sea
Mystery surrounds drone sighting off Wicklow as military and gardaí investigate 'unverified' aircraft
High level meetings are taking place today in regard to what the next steps will be in the investigation.
On The JournalIrish sea
Pilot reports seeing large drone off Irish coast during approach to Dublin Airport
It is not known at this stage who was operating the drone or whether the incident was malicious.
On The Journalbryan lowe
Gardaí investigating whether teenager killed in Clare hit-and-run was deliberately targeted
On The JournalTaking it on the Chinook
Spot four massive Chinooks flying over Dublin today? It's the first sign of Trump's visit
The helicopters, the first using the call sign GRIT41, crossed over the Irish coast near Dun Laoighaire.
On The JournalRadosław Sikorski
EU to ban Russian citizens travel permits as it emerges sabotage team used Italian tourist visas
On The JournalDon't mention the poll
British and Irish ministers display rosy relationship but Miliband dodges border poll question
Ed Miliband joined EU foreign ministers in Wicklow as the UK looks to mend post-Brexit relationships.
On The JournalGeneral Seán Clancy
Irish General confirms EU plan for military and civilian Lebanon mission to replace UNIFIL
General Seán Clancy, who is chair of the European Union Military Committee, said that planning is advancing for a major military and civil support operation.
On The Journaleu defence
Ireland gives €10m to Ukraine for combat training as Germany blames Russia for Leipzig drone attack
Defence Minister Helen McEntee made the announcement during a press conference in Druids Glen.
