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'Rat' warning on Dublin home as 'associates' of murder accused smash Garda car during probe
An Garda Siochana
This paper has learned that gardai in Dublin’s northside are battling increasingly volatile young criminals associated with alleged “significant” organised crime figure Jonathan Gill in recent days—culminating in a Garda vehicle being smashed up.
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Robbie Lawlor: One of the most dangerous criminals with 'blood on his hands'
Organised Crime
In the world of organised crime, Lawlor carved out a reputation as a ruthless enforcer and suspected hitman for hire, making enemies wherever he went.
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Jonathan Gill 'instrumental in all aspects' of murder of Robbie Lawlor, warrant claims
High Court
The document also details alleged 'Encrochat' encrypted conversations in which a man, whom police allege is Gill, allegedly says his "mate will do it" and "pop him," ahead of Lawlor's murder
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'My husband was crushed by a scrambler while sunbathing in Dublin, I need the law to change'
Dublin
Exclusive - The wife of a man left catastrophically disabled when a scrambler landed on him while he was sunbathing in Dublin says the government should be ashamed that the vehicles are still not banned.
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Man hit in head by thrown glass in Dublin as gardai launch urgent appeal
Dublin
The incident happened in north Dublin on Thursday and the victim was rushed to the nearby Beaumont Hospital for treatment.
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Major Dublin murder probe update as woman, 40s, extradited from UK
Dublin
The Dubliner was shot in a housing estate on Moatview Avenue, Priorswood in Coolock in Dublin, on October 28, 2017.
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Gardai keep watchful eye on Somali suspect in fatal stabbing of Ukrainian teen as he undergoes surgery
Coolock
Unarmed Gardaí tackled the Somali suspect to the ground after a female Tusla staff member was also injured in the shocking incident in Donaghmede
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Diarmuid Connolly slams Parnells debacle after RTÉ Prime Time revelations
RTE
Blues great Connolly does not hold back in his criticism of club administrators after the club, once the wealthiest in Ireland, ended up going into liquidation
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Pipe bomb thug who blew off own hand makes bizarre hospital threats and calls himself 'Captain Hook'
An Garda Siochana
The man, who has over 80 convictions to his name, said he's going to get a hook to replace his blown off hand.
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Crown Paints Factory no longer being considered for asylum accommodation
Coolock
The Crown Paints factory in Coolock had been the site of a number of violent protests
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Three men charged as part of Garda probe into Coolock protests
An Garda Siochana
Gardaí arrested three men, aged in their 20s, 30s and 40s, as part of an ongoing investigation into the violent protest in Coolock in 2024 in which a JCB was set on fire and bricks were hurled at Gardaí
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Woman makes blunt response when confronted over using 'N' word in RTE documentary on Coolock protest
Coolock
Exclusive: Tracey Brougham refused to say whether she regrets repeatedly making derogatory racist remarks
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RTE hands Coolock footage to gardai following court order
Coolock
Gardai are examining the footage to see if charges can be brought against further individuals involved in the unrest
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Gardai launch investigation after sixth blaze at Coolock site earmarked for refugees
An Garda Siochana
This is the sixth fire to break out at the former Crown Paints site on the Malahide Road
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Gardai to investigate all social media abuse of its members during Coolock riots
An Garda Siochana
The Garda chief also confirmed 30 people have so far been arrested over the violent week of street chaos in the capital
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Man accused of violent disorder at Coolock protest allegedly had journalist's stolen phone
Courts
There has been unrest in the area since the Government announced plans to use the disused factory to accommodate hundreds of international protection applicants
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Coolock fire: Firefighters remain at scene of huge blaze at industrial premises in Dublin
Dublin
Local residents were advised to keep windows closed as thick smoke spread across the capital from the premises owned by Camfil, a manufacturer of air pollution control products
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Coolock fire LIVE updates: Huge blaze breaks out at industrial estate
Coolock
Dublin Fire Brigade has issued a warning to residents to close all windows and doors as thick smoke rises from the blaze
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Imelda May admits Dublin city 'has its problems' - but 'the blame is going to all the wrong places'
Imelda May
The singer reacted to the Dublin riots and Coolock protests, saying the Government needs to look why people are upset.
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Gardai say no evidence of drone bomb deliveries in Coolock amid ongoing protests
Coolock
Exclusive - We put the request in after the High Court heard last Wednesday that it seemed drones were being used to drop unlit petrol bombs to the site, which has been the subject of ongoing protests and occasional violence over plans to house some 500 mostly Ukrainian refugees there.
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Small number of protesters gather at Coolock site earmarked for refugees
In the News
Gardaí maintained a presence at the premises on the Malahide Road on Saturday
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Garda Commissioner warns international far-right activists are trying to stir up trouble in Ireland
Drew Harris
The Commissioner said he believed the foreign actors were giving Irish activists bad advice - because they did not know the relationship between people here and gardai
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Gardai investigating threats against Irish Mirror journalist in wake of Coolock violence
Coolock
Attempts were made online to obtain and publish the journalist’s home address following coverage of the violent disorder that broke out in Coolock, Dublin
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Inequality is the central issue that Official Ireland fails to address - Kieran Cunningham
Coolock
Retired maverick journalist Vincent Browne regrets not copping on to the central issue until late in his career
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