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February 2026
Dun Laoighaire
Irish Naval Service inshore patrol vessel suffers damage during high seas near Dublin
The Irish Defence Forces confirmed the incident and said it happened during Storm Chandra.
Epstein fall out
George Mitchell's name removed from scholarship programme amid Epstein files release
January
January 2026
rising waters
ESB warns of Kildare flooding as release of water from reservoir may be needed
ESB said the release may cause flooding in Clane and Newbridge.
The Morning Lead
Austrian ambassador: Taking part in European defence and security spend not a threat to neutrality
Austria, like Ireland, defines itself as neutral.
Limerick probe
Justice Minister of State: Limerick probe had devastating impact and damaged morale of gardaí
The Morning Lead
Garda sources say they are limited in what they can do to stop scramblers
Garda sources say a commitment from government to bring in new regulations misses the key issue.
Secure our futures
Emergency services and military groups claim Government betrayal over pension reforms
system down
Payroll portal for public servants back on line for 'majority of users' after security alert fix
cost of millions
State approach to Limerick penalty points case slammed as gardaí cleared to return to work
Analysis
Why was a seven-year case brought against five gardaí over road traffic tickets?
12 jurors cleared the gardaí today in a dramatic not guilty verdict at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court.
Limerick
Four gardaí and retired superintendent found not guilty in cancelling road traffic tickets case
The case centres around the terminating of road traffic tickets after requests by members of the public to gardaí to not issue fines.
Sean Clancy
'All about Ukraine': Irish general in the top EU military job on what's coming across his desk
This week The Journal met General Seán Clancy in his office in central Brussels overlooking the Berlaymont building of the European Commission.
Irish Prison Service
Prison Service search finds drugs destined for a jail hidden inside toilet at Irish courthouse
mabbot Lane
Man due in court charged in connection with alleged building site arson in Dublin city centre
Air Force One
Donald Trump departs Shannon Airport on journey home from Davos
It’s understood the US President’s plane, Air Force One, refuelled on the tarmac in Shannon.
The Morning Lead
Irish general in top EU role: Military build-up is not about war - it's about sustaining peace
The former head of the Irish Defence Forces insists “we have to be at a position whereby we show enough deterrence to ensure that we sustain the conditions for peace”.
county clare
Garda and army teams probe suspicious package found at Trump Doonbeg after visit by Eric Trump
service honours
Minister and officers' group at odds on need for law change to make chaplains members of military
Limerick
Senior garda 'spoke to press office' regarding arrest despite denial, penalty points trial hears
Foreign Affairs
Áras ceremony for new Iranian ambassador 'not appropriate' due to Iran protest crackdowns
Fr Paul Murphy
Chaplain injured in terror attack and three soldiers to receive bravery award from Irish military
Cherry Orchard
Armed gardaí raided hotel room as father threatened to kill son, three months before their deaths
Investigation
Tusla confirms father and son found dead in west Dublin 'were known' to agency
The 11-year-old boy, Oisín O’Reilly, is suspected to have been killed by his father Wayne.
Raided
US seizes Russian-flagged Shadow Fleet tanker in North Atlantic with support from UK military
The Morning Lead
Government warned state could contribute billions indirectly to EU defence with little benefit
The warning comes as work continues in negotiating the EU’s next budget – the Multiannual Financial Framework – which will cover the years 2028 to 2034.
