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June 2026
On The JournalCastletownbere
West Cork lifeboat crew rescue stranded sailors after engine fire in rolling seas
The Morning Lead
Security concerns mounting over potential attack on Russian-owned factory in Limerick
Senior security sources said there are significant concerns that the facility could be directly targeted.
On The JournalInvestigation
Gardaí arrest two people in connection with the fatal stabbing of Qayyum Balogun
On The JournalBewleys
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.
May
May 2026
On The JournalCeasefire breaches
Major bombing raids across southern Lebanon as strike hits town where Irish monument located
On The Journalgarda complaints
Garda watchdog finds majority of 2025 complaints focused on unhappiness with garda investigations
On The JournalDublin
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
On The Journalpdforra
Troops owed €3.7m in allowances as group criticises inaction by public expenditure minister
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
On The Journalbreaking 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.
On The JournalGlen 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
On The JournalOrganised Crime
Gardaí 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.
On The Journalmonitoring seas
Defence Forces confirms use of AI to monitor Shadow Fleet vessels in Irish waters
On The JournalThreats
Commissioner 'appalled' as gardaí who policed protests are doxxed and threatened online
On The JournalSecurity operation
Garda Commissioner extends 'exceptional event' until Tuesday as security operation continues
On The JournalFuel blockade
Tensions at Whitegate: Garda Public Order Unit leave refinery as stand off continues
An access road, known as the Low Road, at the refinery had been opened under agreement between gardaí and the protesters.
On The Journaleast 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
