2026

Gardaí at Pearse Street are investigating an assault causing harm that occurred on the 24th November 2024.  Shortly before 12:30am, a group were in a bar in the Grand Canal area of Dublin City. Security staff spoke with the group and an altercation began. Two of the males than began to threaten the staff, walked through a door and entered a stairwell, closing the door behind them.  The two male suspects followed them through the door and punched and kicked one of the victims.

Description of Suspects:

Suspect 1:

• Height - 5’10
• Slim build
• Dark hair and beard
• Grey puffer jacket
• Blue jeans

Suspect 2:

• Height - 5’9
• Black hair and beard
• Black Nike quarter zip
• Black jeans

Garda Appeal:

• - Do you recall being in the pub in the Grand Canal area, Dublin 2, on the 24th November 2024 at approximately 00:25am, that may have seen the incident occurring, to come forward as they may be able to assist the investigation.
• - Have a look at the CCTV, do you recognise the suspects?
• - Where you in the area that night that may recall seeing the suspects?

The Gardaí at Killarney station are investigating an Assault Causing Harm incident that occurred on the week of the Killarney races, in the early hours of Wednesday July 16th 2025.

The previous day Tuesday July 15th, two male suspects sought in connection with this incident, were socialising at the Grand on Main Street Killarney. These males were part of a number of groups that were later socialising at the College Square area of Killarney Town centre.

At approximately 2:25am on July 16th, one of the male suspects, approached one of the victims and began pushing and hitting him.  Shortly after, the second suspect approached the second victim and began pushing and punching him. 

The two victims received significant injuries, which involved attending hospital.

Garda Appeal:

• Gardaí are interested in speaking to anyone who may have been in the area of College Square, Killarney between the hours of 2:25am and 2:35am.
• Did you witness an incident of Assault, did you possibly speak with either of the suspects?
• These suspects had been socialising during the day and you may of interacted with them? Do you have any information to help identify these two males?
• Do you recognise either of the suspects shown in the CCTV footage, if so please contact us here at Crimecall, the Garda confidential line or at any Garda Station.

Description of Suspects:

Suspect One 

20’s  

Curly hair 

Light blue Shirt 

Black Jeans 

Suspect Two 

30’s - 40’s 

Receding Hairline 

Blazer 

Light Shirt 

Jeans 

Silver watch 

The white Golf hatchback was seen again on February 26th, 2026, at 1.50AM during a burglary incident at a Service Station at Prosperous, Co, Kildare.

The Golf hatchback arrived at the station from the direction of Allenwood, Co.Kildare. One of the suspects remained in the driver seat, while another exited the passenger side carrying clear bags.

Two more suspects exited the Golf and all three entered the service station by breaking a window. Upon entry, the three filled four clear bags with vapes and cigarettes, which they then loaded into the boot of the white Golf. The suspects departed in the Golf hatchback in the direction of Prosperous village.

 

Property taken:

• Vapes and Cigarettes – value approximately € 14,400

 

Description of Suspects:

Suspect 1:

• Height- 6ft approx.
• Build - medium
• Black Jacket with grey hood,
• Black pants, black runners
• Distinctive red and black gloves
• Black balaclava

Suspect 2:

• Height - 6ft approx.
• Build – slim
• Black jacket like a raincoat with grey hood
• Black pants, black runners, black balaclava
• Red and black gloves

 

Suspect 3:

• Height - 6ft approx.
• Stocky build
• Jacket is dark grey in the middle black on the sleeves black hood white logo on jacket and white logo on pants (unidentifiable)
• Grey tracksuit pants matching with jacket
• Black runners
• Grey gloves
• One of the suspects is distinctly stockier than the others

 

Garda Appeal:

• The white Golf is associated with multiple crimes since 24 February 2026 and being abandoned at Adamstown Lucan on 26 February. Do you know who may have had possession of this car during this timeframe?
• The Audi car taken on 4 February from the Dublin 15 area and abandoned shortly after the Prosperous incident on 26 Feb, has been outstanding for over (3) weeks. Do you know who had possession of this car or where it was parked /stored during this timeframe?
• There was a large quantity of cigarettes and vapes taken do you know anyone offering similar items for sale in dubious circumstances?
• Do you think you know the identity of the suspects - one of them is stockier than the others?

Gardaí at Irishtown are investigating a number of burglaries that occurred on the following dates, 14th, 17th and 18th December 2025. All incidents on these dates occurred between the hours of midnight and 7am. The male suspect in the high Vis jacket is believed to have used a key to gain access to these premises. When the male gained entry he picked up packages and placed them in a bag or box, before leaving on an electric scooter. The male had no permission to been in these buildings at any time.

Description of Suspects:

Suspect 1:

• Height - 5’10
• Age: 36-45
• Thin build
• Grey hair with distinctive black patch on rear of head

Clothing

• High vis vest

Garda Appeal:

• - Have a look at the CCTV, do you recognise the suspects?
• - Do you recall being in the Dublin 4 area on any of the nights and may have seen these incidents occurring?
• - Where you in the area on any of these nights and may recall seeing the suspects?

Gardaí at Naas station are investigating a burglary incident that occurred in the St. Johns Grove area of Johnstown, Co. Kildare on the 27th August 2025.

On the day in question, the victim left their house at approximately 9:45am.  At approximately 1:50pm, they received an alarm activation and arrived home to discover the back door broken and a number of items had been removed from the house. 

The suspects left through the front door of the house.

The total value of items taken was in excess of €10,000

Details of Items

Garda Appeal

• Anyone who may have come across or have been offered these watches for sale, to contact them.

We are also asking people who may have been in that area, on the 27th August 2025 that may recall anything suspicious

Gardaí at Ashbourne Garda Station, are investigating a Burglary incident that occurred on 27th December 2025 at approximately 5am.  On the date in question, suspects approached Ratoath from the Curragha direction driving a Dark Grey Audi A3. The car drove into the Carpark at the Ratoath Inn, where four male suspects approached the premises, breaking the window of a door to gain access. The suspects searched the premises for some time, during which one male removed a cash register containing cash. A few moments’ later two suspects left through the pub, followed closely by the third suspect. The Audi A3 car then left returning in the direction of Curragha.

 

Vehicle:

Dark Grey Audi A3

 

Suspect Descriptions:

Suspect 1

• Male

Clothing

• Grey pants with blue stripe on lower half of right leg
• Grey runners
• Black Canada Goose jacket
• Grey hoodie with blue hood with pattern design
• Black framed glasses
• Black cap
• Grey gloves
• Carrying axe

Suspect 2

• Male

Clothing

• Dark coat
• Dark pants
• Black runners with white sole and white Nike tick
• Blue gloves

Suspect 3

• Male

Clothing

• All black clothing
• Black gloves

Suspect 4

• Male

Clothing

• Black jacket with logo on left arm
• Black pants
• White runners
• One orange and one blue glove

Garda Appeal:

• Do you recognise the suspects in the CCTV?

• Were you in the Ratoath area on the 27th December 2025? Do you recall seeing these male suspects or this vehicle?
• Gardaí are appealing to anyone with any information, to please make contact.

1. Assault Causing Harm Investigation – North Strand, Dublin 3

The Gardaí at Fitzgibbon Street are investigating an assault incident that occurred on Monday 29th August 2025 shortly just after 3.30pm. The male suspect entered and waited at the back of the shop, where he then got into an argument with a staff member. Before leaving he then punched another staff member. He then picked up a plastic crate and threw it behind the counter.

Suspect Description:

• Male
• Height 5’8 - 5’10
• Thin build
• Age mid-twenties
• Brown hair
• Dublin accent

Clothing

• Green hoodie

2. Theft Investigation – Ballinasloe, Co. Galway

The Gardaí at Ballinasloe are investigating a theft incident that occurred on Wednesday 7th May 2025.Shortly after 11.35am the male suspect rented a wood chipper for a day and never returned it.

Suspect Description:

• Male
• Height 5’7 – 5’8
• Slim build
• Short dark hair
• Slim face with distinctive nose
• Facial hair

Clothing

• Black baseball cap with white line and red logo
• Black/navy jacket
• Black trousers
• Black footwear

3. Burglary Investigation – Balbriggan, Co. Dublin

The Gardaí at Balbriggan are investigating a burglary incident that occurred on Friday 28th August 2025.At 11.50pm the male suspect broke the window and removed vapes from the shop, he then left through the same window.

Suspect Description:

Suspect 1

• Male
• Age early 20’s
• Height approx. 5’8

Clothing

• Tracksuit with hood
• Dark coloured runners

4. Theft from person Investigation – Bray, Co. Wicklow

The Gardaí at Bray are investigating a theft from person incident that occurred on Monday 15th April 2024.At 11.30am a female suspect entered a shop, picked up a t-shirt, approached the victim who had their purse on a pram. The suspect then removed the bag off the pram and left the shop.

Suspect Description:

• Female
• Age 20-30’s

Clothing

• Black hooded sleeveless jacket
• Green top
• Black trousers
• White runners
• Small black shoulder bag

5. Assault Causing Harm Investigation – Bowling Green Street, Cork City

The Gardaí at Anglesea Street are investigating an assault incident that occurred in Cork City, the male suspect could be seen running up to the two females and began punching them on two occasions before finally running off.

Suspect Description:

• Male
• Height 5’6 – 5’7
• Short dark hair
• Clean shaven
• Stocky build

Clothing

• Black jumper with ‘BOSS’ on chest

6. Deception Investigation – Sandyford, Dublin 4

The Gardaí at Irishtown are investigating a deception incident that occurred on Friday 14th February 2025.Shortly before 12.15pm the male suspect used a card on two occasions withdrawing money he did not have permission to take.

Suspect Description:

• Male
• Age early 20’s
• Brown hair

Clothing

• Light grey jacket
• Two tone grey hoodie
• Dark grey tracksuit bottoms

7. Theft from Shop Investigation – Killarney, Co. Kerry

The Gardaí at Killarney are investigating a theft incident that occurred on Saturday 31st May 2025.At 2.15pm the male suspect entered the shop on three occasions in the space of (20) minutes. Each time the male entered he could be seen removing the security tag with pliers and placing them into a bag before leaving.

Suspect Description:

Suspect 1

• Male
• Height 5’7 – 5’9
• Age late 30’s/early 40’s
• Stocky build
• Short greying hair

Clothing

• Matching dark grey tracksuit
• Grey runners

8. Assault Investigation – Tallaght, Dublin 24

The Gardaí at Tallaght are investigating an assault incident that occurred on Monday 27th October 2025 at 10.05pm. A male suspect was being removed from the Luas, as he got to the door he turned around and punched the security guard causing injury and then ran away.

Suspect Description:

• Male
• Age early to mid-20’s
• Tall in height

Clothing

• Black bubble jacket
• Grey jeans
• Black and white runners

9. Criminal Damage Investigation – Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

The Gardaí at Mullingar are investigating a criminal damage incident that occurred on Friday 4th April 2025 just after midnight. The male suspect could be seen at the front of the building kicking the door causing damage to the door and lock.

Suspect Description:

Suspect 1

• Male
• Height approx. 5’9
• Fair hair

Clothing

• Dark puffer jacket
• Light coloured trousers

 10. Theft from shop Investigation – Donegal Town

The Gardaí at Donegal are investigating a theft incident that occurred on Wednesday 26th March 2025.Shortly before 2pm the male suspect could be seen in the shop, he then placed (4) bottles of perfume in his pockets before leaving.

Suspect Description:

Suspect 1

• Male
• Black/Grey Hair
• Stubble
• Sallow skin
• Height 6” to 6”2
• Late 30’s to early 40’s

Clothing

• Black jacket
• White t-shirt
• Black trousers
• Black and white shoes

 11. Criminal Damage Investigation – Tallaght, Dublin 24

The Gardaí at Tallaght are investigating an assault incident that occurred on Thursday 17th April 2025 at midnight. The two male suspects approached the building and could be seen throwing items at it and punching the window, which was broken and needed repair.

Suspect Description:

Suspect 1

• Male
• Medium build
• Height 5’11
• Shaved head

Clothing

• Jumper
• Cargo pants

Suspect 2

• Male
• Medium build
• Height 5’11
• Short hair

Clothing

• Matching tracksuit
• Runners with reflective stripes

 12. Theft from shop Investigation – Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

The Gardaí at Letterkenny are investigating a theft incident that occurred on Tuesday 7th May 2024. shortly before midday. The two suspects entered the shop and could be seen removing tags from bottles of perfume before placing them in their pocket.

Suspect Description:

Suspect 1

• Male
• Age mid 30’s
• Height 5’10
• Dark short hair
• Medium build
• Stubble

Clothing

• Black gilet
• Blue check shirt
• Blue jeans
• White runners

Suspect 2

• Female
• Age mid 30’s
• Height 5’5
• Blonde hair
• Medium build

Clothing

• Black coat
• White t-shirt with design
• Ripped blue jeans
• Black framed glasses

On this month’s Crimecall, Sergeant John Fitzpatrick was in studio discussing Home security advice and highlight summer Thor. 

 

First established in 2015, Operation Thor targets organised criminal groups and repeat offenders through co-ordinated crime prevention and intelligence-led enforcement activity.

• The Summer Phase of Operation Thor takes place between 1 April – 30 September each year.
• The Winter Phase of Operation Thor takes place between the 1 October and 31 March, of the following year.

 

As we come into the brighter months, Gardaí are reminding people to be continually vigilant with the security of their homes. Homeowners, neighbourhoods and communities can prevent burglaries, through good habits, observance and reporting suspicious behaviour. 

 

Information and statistics*:

There were over 9000 reported Burglaries in 2023 and 2024 each, with a decrease in 2025 to less than 8,500 reported incidents.

 

In the summer months (Apr – Sept) the most frequently reported time of occurrences was at night, between the hours of midnight to 5am.

 

Front and rear door access account for over half of reported burglary entrances with unsecured doors accounting for the most frequent access method. Where windows are used to gain access they are more likely to be at the rear of property.

 

General home security advice:

 

The following are some simple steps can be taken to secure our homes, whether at home or going out:

 

• Turn on some lights, LED bulbs are more energy efficient than traditional bulbs.
• Use timer switches / motion detectors / smart lights (turn on lights via phone or timer settings).
• Use motion detector / sensor lights outside, make sure the lights emanating from them covers the door and not just the area near the door.
• Lock all doors and windows as part of your regular routine - Burglars can commonly target back doors, back windows and front windows, with numerous cases involving a burglar getting access through an unsecured door or window. 
• Use an alarm – get it serviced and ensure battery pack is working.
• Don’t keep large amounts of cash or jewellery in the house.
• Store keys away from windows, doors and letterboxes. This removes the opportunity for ‘fishing’ to take place - where keys are fished through a letterbox by burglars.

 

Social Media:

 

If you are going on holiday and your home is going to be vacant, be mindful of what you post on social media. Even if you have enabled strict privacy settings, your holiday plans could be shared without your knowledge:

• Don't post status updates about your holidays while you're still away.
• Don't post pictures while you're away.
• Respect other people’s privacy, don't tag others while you and they are on holidays.
• Avoid posting upcoming travel plans.
• Consider turning off the location sharing setting of your phone's camera app.

 

 

 

Vacant Houses:

 

If your home is going to be vacant:

• Ask a trusted friend, neighbour or family member to conduct frequent checks of the property at different times of the day to note any signs of trespassing or interference.
• Ensure the house alarm is set.
• Check all doors and windows are secure. (Use deadbolt locks if property is to be vacant for long periods).
• Install timers on internal lights and motion detectors on external lights to make the house appear occupied and offer natural surveillance of the property.
• Ensure that the building doesn't look neglected. Cut the grass, trim hedges etc.
• Ask a trusted friend, neighbour or family member to collect post or if you are going to be away for longer periods arrange a ‘mail minder’ service with An Post to retain post for collection and place a ‘No Junk Mail’ sign on letter-box.
• Inform the local Garda station about the premises being vacant to afford passing attention on patrols.
• Ask a trusted friend, neighbour or family member to park their vehicle in your driveway if you are away. 

 

All these act as a deterrent and can make your house less attractive to a thief.

 

You can see how secure your home is by carrying out the Home Security Checklist Challenge available to download here: English / Gaeilge

Details on your local Crime Prevention Officer can be found here.

 

Superintendent Michael Corbett, appointed by the Garda Commissioner as the lead in relation to rural crime was in studio to offer advice to Landowners/farmers who are reporting a growing problem of individuals trespassing on private land. Some of these individuals are hunting illegally and / or committing crimes such as Thefts, Burglaries, Criminal Damage and Assault.

Landowners say the issue can pose a threat not only to their property and livestock, but also there can be a risk of intimidation and threats when trespassers are challenged. Some incidents have resulted in some cases of assault- some serious in nature.

The Crimecall team travelled to an undisclosed location in the country where they spoke to one landowner who had experience firsthand of one such incident.

Superintend Corbett was in studio and expanded on the problem, explaining that there is currently a significant issue across the country. Landowners and Farmers are reporting people hunting on their lands without having permission to do so. He agreed with the landowners account and view in terms of the crimes being committed and the potential for situations to escalate, involving threats and assaults.

The Superintendent continued “we are seeing it become more sophisticated and organized with these groups using technology like heat-sensors, and hares being targeted in wild coursing. I am aware that groups are travelling between areas to engage in this type of activity”.

Garda Joint Operations:

An Garda Síochána are working closely with our colleagues in the National Parks and Wildlife Service to tackle this problem, with joint operations taking place in different parts of the country.

By way of reassurance Superintendent Corbett spoke of the significant numbers of prosecutions brought over the last (4) years in relation to trespassing and illegal hunting. He went to great lengths to emphasize the importance of reporting by landowners - encouraging them to report these crimes to An Garda Síochána so that the necessary action can be taken, including offering support to all victims. 

Hunting – Legal versus Illegal:

Superintendent Corbett spoke about how many people across the country engage in hunting and do so legally and within the regulations. However small groups of individuals continue to commit offences under the Wild Life Acts by trespassing and hunting illegally. These individuals do not follow the regulations and do not have the necessary permission to be on a person’s property.

Criminal activity – Thefts/ Burglaries : Superintendent referenced that on occasions trespassers aren’t there to illegally hunt, but might be assessing your property to return later for a potential theft. As a deterrent landowner’s should report all incidents -reports of farm gates, trailers, power tools, mini diggers, fencing equipment, fertiliser, quad bikes, horse equip, electric fencers and animal feed being stolen.

In addition, Rural Crime landowners are having to deal with burglaries, bogus traders/callers, online fraud and scams. A statistic in relation to the theft of tractors indicates that (31%) had the keys left in them. There are a number of simple but effective measures — securing gates, improving lighting, installing CCTV, and using trackers on the more expensive items like tractors and quad bikes and property marking systems are very important.

Garda Advice:

We have dedicated Crime Prevention Officers across the country who can visit farms and lands to provide tailored advice, helping to identify vulnerabilities before criminals do. You can check our website for contact details of your local crime prevention officers and that’s a free service available to the public.

An Garda Síochana’s key message is not to engage directly with any of these trespassers, as personal safety is paramount at all times. Victims are advised to contact Gardaí immediately using the 999 or 112 numbers. We know there is under reporting of these type of offences. Whether it’s theft, trespassing or illegal hunting — please report it, either to your local Garda Station, the numbers above or the Garda Confidential phone line on 1800 666 111.

The information we receive from the public is vital in helping us prevent crime, detect those responsible, and protect rural communities. Our primary focus in An Garda Síochána is keeping our people and communities safe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

On this month’s Crimecall, Sergeant John Fitzpatrick was in studio discussing Online Safety and advice.

Safer Internet Day takes place on the 10th of February 2026, this initiative is to promote a safer internet for all users, especially young people. Safer Internet Day has become a global landmark event in the online safety calendar with this being its 23rd year. The theme of the event is AI Aware: Safe, Smart and in Control.  Online activity is very much a part of our children and teens lives, with children and teens spending more time online.

 

While the internet undoubtedly presents fantastic opportunities for children, it is equally clear that there is a real opportunity for children and teens to be put at risk by their exposure to material such as cyber bullying, violent graphic content, fake news, hate speech, pornography, online child sex abuse material and/or individuals which may be harmful.

 

How can parents get involved?

• Parents have an important role in supporting their child online.
• Get started by checking out the free resources, advice and practical guides on the Webwise Parents Hub including the NEW Parents Guide to GenAI, and there’s also information on ISPCC Digital Ready Hub.
• Start the conversation, agree rules/expectations – and check in.
• Reassure them that if something happens online that they can come talk to you and you’ll work it out. Often children don’t tell if something happens as they worry their phone will be taken away. So, establishing this from the start is important.
• Report illegal and harmful content to An Garda Síochána at the earliest opportunity and you can also report to Hotline.ie.

Through the Garda Schools Programme Gardaí are providing internet safety talks to students.

Primary School

1) Lesson: ‘Be Kind Online’

The Garda Schools Programme lesson, ‘Be Kind Online’ helps students to understand what is ‘Cyberbullying’. This lesson informs students of how ‘Cyberbullying’ can hurt others and how it can be prevented. The ‘Be Kind Online’ lesson promotes respectful communication online and aims to foster a sense of care and respect for others online.  This lesson has been developed for 3rd or 4th class pupils, (primary school) and has been developed in partnership with Webwise.

Secondary School

2) Lesson: ‘Connect with Respect’ 

The Garda Schools Programme lesson ‘Connect with Respect’, addresses the topic of, ‘Cyberbullying’. This lesson is aimed at helping students to recognise that, ‘Online Harassment’ and ‘Cyberbullying’ is not acceptable and in some cases can be a, criminal offence. This lesson is designed to help secondary students between the ages of 12 to 14 years of age and has been developed in partnership with Webwise.

3) Lesson: ‘Be in Ctrl’

The Garda Schools Programme lesson, ‘Be in Ctrl’ focuses on the online sexual coercion and extortion of young people by adults.  This lesson aims to educate secondary students on appropriate online behaviour and developing a culture of reporting concerns, while also fostering empathy, respect and resilience.  This lesson is designed to help secondary students between the ages of 12 to 14 years of age and has been developed in partnership with Webwise.

4) Lesson: ‘What is Coco’s law?’

What is Coco’s law? is a new Garda Schools Programme lesson that has been developed in relation to ‘Coco’s Law’. This lesson explores the ‘Harassment’, ‘Harmful Communications’ and Related Offences Act 2020 and highlights its legal consequences for young people.  The ‘What is Coco’s law?’ lesson is designed for first and second year Secondary students and has been developed in partnership with Webwise. This lesson is designed to help secondary students.

With the rapid evolution of internet technology, through internet on mobile phones, tablets, gaming consoles, it is important to understand that access to the internet is becoming increasingly diverse and therefore increasingly difficult to supervise.

Broadly speaking the key areas of concern that parents should be aware of are as follows:

• Anonymous Nature - Parents should be aware that by its nature the Internet allows users to retain their anonymity, particularly in the context of chat rooms and instant messaging. It’s important that children are taught to understand that people they are in contact with may not be what they seem and never arrange to meet up with people they don’t know, that they have met in a chat room, without an adult or guardian present.
• Security Issues - Increasingly young people are placing large amounts of personal information on the internet, whether it’s through profiles on social networking sites or disclosing information in conversations in chat rooms. The disclosure of such information may leave them at risk of the information being used by others to perpetrate fraudulent actions in their names.
• Cyberbullying – parents should be aware of the potential risk of individuals using the various types of internet technology and/or materials from the internet for defamatory purposes.
• Parents should speak to their children about the risks of going online so that their child is comfortable telling them when something goes wrong.
• Parents should monitor the devices their children have access to, see who they interact with and online chat rooms.
• If a child, or any person, is subject to online abuse or exploitation, we would encourage them to report it to their local Garda Station so that we can help.

Coimisiún na Meán has been established further to the provisions of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Act 2022.

Coimisiún na Meán is responsible for Ireland’s Online Safety Framework. This framework makes digital services accountable for how they protect people, especially children, from harm online.

Spot it. Flag it. Stop it. If you spot illegal content online, please report it to the platform where you saw it. Platforms have to remove content that is illegal and diligently apply their own rules about acceptable content. 

Some further additional resources are available on;

• Webwise Parents Hub
• ISPCC Digital Hub
• Coco’s Law
• “Pause Before You Post” Awareness Campaign
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QL1FmBaof8

Gardaí at Lucan station are investigating a Criminal damage incident that occurred on 27th February 2023.  On the day in question at approximately 7:35am, a black Opel Astra, partial registration of either 06-G or 08-G, was travelling from the N4 direction, driving on the Lucan Road, towards Lucan Village. 

Shortly before the Lucan Road / Chapel Hill junction, the victim was stopped at the traffic lights.  The male jumped out of the vehicle in front of the victim and jumped onto the car bonnet kicking and breaking her windscreen.  The suspect then returned to his vehicle and turned right onto Chapel Hill.  At the bottom of Chapel Hill at the roundabout, the Opel Astra turned right crossing over Weir bridge, in the direction of Strawberry Beds / Blanchardstown.  The vehicle then changed direction and turned on the bridge and went back onto Chapel Hill. 

 

Garda Appeal:

• - Do you recognise the male in the CCTV?
• - Do you recognise the car involved? Black Opel Astra with partial reg: 08-G black alloys and silver chrome on the boot
• - Gardaí appreciate the passage of the time, but would be grateful if you can contact them, if you recall witnessing this incident or have any information?

 

 

Descrption:

• - Male
• - Age – 20’s
• - Tall
• - Spoke with an Irish accent
• - Dark hair

On this month’s Crimecall the team went on location and interviewed a victim of Drug Related Intimidation (DRI). The victim outlined their experience and how the supports they received were of great benefit and resulted in a successful outcome which included the person responsible receiving a conviction before the courts.

The filmed piece also included an interview with Ms Siobhan Maher, National Coordinator with the DRIVE project- (Drug Related Intimidation & Violence Engagement). Detective Superintendent Sé Mc Cormack was in studio on the night to offer advice to viewers on the topic of DRI and the multiagency collaborative approach that has been introduced in recent years to combat this increasing problem.

 

Garda Drug Related Intimidation Reporting Programme 

The Garda Drug Related Intimidation Reporting Programme has been developed to respond to the needs of drug users and family members experiencing drug related intimidation. The Garda Commissioner has selected a Garda Inspector in every Garda Division to respond to the issue of drug related intimidation.  These Inspectors are of Management level within An Garda Síochána and have great expertise, knowledge and vast experience.  They will liaise directly with their local Superintendent in relation to each individual case.  Persons seeking the assistance of the Inspector in their area may contact their Inspector to arrange to meet with them either formally or informally.   

An Garda Síochána in dealing with any complaint of drug related intimidation or advice sought in relation to this issue, will do so with the utmost safety and effective means in order to afford the person or family subject to the threat of the best level of security, advice and support which can be offered.  Most importantly An Garda Síochána will deal with this issue in the utmost confidential and secure fashion. 

An Garda Síochána will offer the following:

• Confidentiality
• Provide practical safety information
• Provide advice in relation to particular threats or instances of intimidation

• Provide information on appropriate drug support services for the individual in the family who is accruing drug debts
• Outline how to make a formal complaint, what is involved, what happens after and possible outcomes.

For further information on the Drug-Related Intimidation Reporting Programme and how to contact your nominated Inspector at your local Garda Station including contact telephone numbers, please click on the link below:

 

DRIVE (Drug Related Intimidation & Violence Engagement)

DRIVE (Drug Related Intimidation & Violence Engagement) is an interagency project with systems and structures to respond to drug related intimidation and associated violence in Ireland. The project is funded by the Department of Health through its drug initiative. The key objective of the DRIVE project is to support those experiencing drug related intimidation and to build the capacity of communities around Ireland to respond to drug-related intimidation and violence.

For more information, please visit the DRIVE project website. .

A directory of all the support services available nationwide can be found here Help for you - Drive

The DRIVE leaflet can be viewed here.   

If you are seeking Garda help in an emergency situation, please dial 999 / 112.

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Gardaí at Cabinteely station are investigating a burglary at Whitehall Mews, Westminster Road, Foxrock, Dublin 18. On 26th October 2025, between approximately midnight and 12:30am, the victim woke to a male suspect wearing a face mask in their bedroom with a flashlight. The suspect realised there was someone in the room, then ran out the back of the property in the same direction he had arrived towards the N11.

Description of Suspect:

• Male
• Irish
• Aged in his 50’s
• Approximately 5’8”
• Medium build
• Spoke with an Irish accent

The Gardaí at Dungarvan, Co.Waterford are investigating a burglary at a private residence at Upper College Road, Ardmore, Co.Waterford. On Christmas Eve, the 24/12/2025 at approximately 4.45am, a male suspect was seen coming up the stairs while the family was sleeping. On being disturbed by a family member the suspect fled the scene, leaving via a rear door.

Suspect description:

• White male
• Slightly tanned
• Nationality – possibly Irish
• Height - 5ft 9 (175cms) to 5ft 10 (177cms)
• Slim build  
• Short black hair, pulled over to the side
• Short tidy black beard

Clothing:

• Dark coloured tracksuit pants
• Navy coloured windbreaker top
• Very neat and tidy appearance

Gardaí at Baltinglass station are investigating an incident of Deception, which occurred on the 19th August 2025 in the Kiltegan area of Co. Wicklow.

On the date in question the victim was contacted by whatsapp message, closely followed by a whatsapp call, from a male claiming to be from her bank.  The victim was advised that her account had been used abroad and that she should transfer her funds to an external account for safety.  Unable to do this, the male suggested she go to the bank and withdraw the money from her account.  The victim did this.  She was then asked to bring it to the male in Dublin. Refusing to do this, the male then suggested he send somebody to her house to pick up the cash and her card reader.  A male then called to the house and took these from her.  He was then able to access her online Credit Union account and withdrew €9,000, dividing it into three external accounts.

Description of Suspect:

• Brown hair
• Slim build
• Height: 5ft 7inches approximately
• Age: Late 20’s – Early 30’s

The Gardaí at Dungaravan Co.Waterford are investigating a burglary at a private residence at Upper College Road, Ardmore,Co.Waterford. On the 24/12/2025 at approximately 4.45am a male suspect was seen coming up the stairs while the family was sleeping. On being disturbed by a family member the suspect fled the scene, leaving via a rear door.

 

 

Suspect description:

The suspect is described as a

• White male
• Slightly tanned
• Nationality – possibly Irish
• Height - 5ft 9 (175cms) to 5ft 10 (177cms)
• Slim build  
• Short black hair, pulled over to the side
• Short tidy black beard

 

Clothing:

• Dark coloured tracksuit pants
• Navy coloured windbreaker top
• Very neat and tidy appearance

 

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Gardaí at Clonmel station are investigating hit and run incident, which resulted in the death of Maurice Ivers, that occurred in the early hours on the 16th April 1983. 

On the evening of Friday 15th April 1983, Maurice went out socialising with friends in Killenaule before getting a lift to the Clonmel Arms.  A friend brought Maurice and others back to Fethard, but had run out of fuel so was unable to bring them all the way home.  The group separated in Fethard and made their journeys home.  Maurice had a 11km walk back to Killenaule.  His body was discovered at the side of the road, at 4:30am on the 16th April 1983, approximately 5km away, close to Coolmore Stud.

Garda Appeal

• Anyone one who may have information concerning the road traffic collision.
• Any mechanic, panel beater, who recalls a vehicle being brought in for repairs in or around the time.
• Anyone that recalls travelling past Coolmore Stud on the night (the Garda activity may ring a bell with them)
• Anyone who previously spoke with Gardaí and wish to provide some additional clarity, any information is welcomed.
• It is appreciated that the passage of time makes recollection to such events difficult, but any information would be welcomed.

On Sunday 12th of January 2020, between 3pm – 3.30pm, Liam Farrell was discovered in an unresponsive state by his family at the rear of his home in Roosky, Co. Leitrim.  Liam was subsequently pronounced dead later that evening after he had been removed by ambulance to hospital.

Garda Investigation:

Since Liam Farrell died in 2020, his loved ones have continued to search for answers about the circumstances surrounding his death. A coroner’s inquest last September returned an open verdict, and the Garda Commissioner has appointed the Serious Crime Review Team lead by Detective Superintendent Des Mc Tiernan who have begun an investigation. As part of that investigation Detective Superintendent Mc Tiernan appealed on Crimecall for any information that could help shed light on Liam’s final hours.

He spoke of Liam as someone who was a very beloved and popular figure in his community in Roosky with his family having deep ties there. He referenced Liam’s son Brendan’s Crimecall interview when he spoke about how he and his five siblings have endured an unimaginable loss following their father’s death on 12th of January, 2020.

Chief Superintendent Mc Tiernan covered the following during his interview with RTE presenter Carl Mc Brien.

Movements of Liam Farrell:

• Liam left his home at Aughamore, Rooskey village, just before 9pm on Saturday 11th January 2020. He completed the 10-minute walk to Reynolds Pub and met some locals there.
• He left Reynolds Pub at approx. 10:30pm to go next door to the Weir Lodge where he met a close friend.
• At about 12.15am Liam left the Weir Lodge and headed home, following a normal routine – crossing to the opposite side of the road from the Weir Lodge to the riverside, facing the traffic. He continued his route home where it is estimated he arrived (10) minutes later.

Injuries to Liam Farrell:

• He was covered in blood, had bruising to his left eye and his feet.
• Shoes and socks were removed
• Watch was broken

Exhumation:

• An exhumation order to exhume Liam’s remains has been granted and It is expected that his remains will be exhumed in the next few weeks. It is intended that a forensic post mortem will be conducted supported by an anthropologist.

Garda appeal:

• We are endeavouring to establish with clarity all the circumstances surrounding Liam’s death
• Were you socialising on the same night and who may have been drinking in Reynolds Pub or the Weir Lodge?
• Did you see Liam Farrell walk home from the Weir Lodge in the early hours of the 12th of January 2020?
• Do you have any information pertinent to this case or are you aware of ‘other’ people who may potentially have information?

Gardaí at Clonmel station together with Bridget’s family are appealing to the public to help trace and locate Bridget Madigan who was last seen on the 8th February 2016, in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.  This month marks the ten year anniversary of her disappearance. 

On the 8th of February 2016, Bridget visited a business in the town centre at approximately midday.  She later attended an appointment on Western Road.  This is the last time Bridget was seen.

The Garda investigation has included extensive enquiries and searches, including checks in the United Kingdom, all have failed to locate Bridget.

Bridget was last seen wearing black knee high boots with gold around the heel and sole, a black padded long jacket and black leggings. Bridget is fair skinned. She also has a scar and a tattoo, but these would not be visible when clothed.

Description:

• Height:            5ft 4” – 163cm
• Build:               Medium Build
• Hair Colour:     Long brown and blonde coloured hair
• Age:                 Bridget was 37 years of age at the time of her disappearance in 2016

Garda Appeal

• Bridget’s family have now suffered from her disappearance for 10 years. Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information who has not previously come forward to contact Clonmel Garda Station, The Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111, or any Garda Station.
• Anyone who previously came forward and felt they could not provide Gardaí with all the information they had in relation to this matter, to contact the investigation team again.

Gardaí at Tallaght station are investigating the whereabouts of Graham Bussey who was last seen on the 9th October, leaving the family home at Tamarisk Lawn, Kilnamanagh, Tallaght, Dublin 24.  On leaving the family home, Graham indicated that he had intended travelling to Spain for seasonal work. Despite an extensive investigation Gardaí are unable to locate Graham are anxious that if anyone has any information that may assist them that the make contact.

 

Description

• Age – 46 years
• Height – 5ft 11inches
• Medium build
• Hair – brown
• Eyes – blue
• Had a beard at the time of his disappearance

 

Gardaí at Ballymun Garda Station are investigating the disappearance of forty-one-year-old Jon Jonsson, last seen Saturday 9th February 2019.

Jon, originally from Iceland, travelled to Ireland on Friday 8th and checked into the Whitehall (Bonnington) Hotel, where a poker tournament was taking place. On Saturday 9th February 2019, Jon was joined by his partner, who was also attending the tournament. Jon’s partner left their bedroom on Saturday morning to get a coffee, followed shortly afterwards by Jon, who was captured on the hotel’s CCTV in the lobby. Jon left the hotel and turned right onto the Swords road in the direction of the Airport. Jon left his passport and phone behind in the hotel room.

A number of Operational searches which took place in North Dublin at the time, yielded no further information regarding the whereabouts of Jon Jonsson.

It is now just over seven (7) years since Mr Jonsson went missing which is out of character.  He is a family man with children back at home in Iceland. His partner, family and friends are extremely concerned for his safety and wellbeing and are appealing to the public for their assistance.

The Garda investigation into the disappearance of Jon has also continued over the last 7 years. The investigation to date has created hundreds of jobs/lines of enquires and numerous statements have been taken and hours of CCTV were reviewed. Despite ongoing investigations and enquiries, Jon has yet to be located and we continue to look for your help.

  Garda Appeal:

• Jon Jonsson was last seen at 11.07am on 09/02/2019 on the Swords Road walking in the direction of the junction with Collins Avenue, Whitehall.The investigation team received two items of anonymous correspondence in early February 2024, the contents of which have been assessed. Are you the author or do you know the author(s) of this correspondence?
• The Garda investigation team are continuing to appeal to the author(s) of those correspondences to make direct contact with them. Any contact will be treated with sensitivity and compassion. Your assistance could be very important.
• Were you at the Whitehall (Bonnington) Hotel on the night of 8th Feb and morning of 9th Feb 2019 and do you recall coming into contact with Jon? While it is 7 years since Jon went missing, this was a high profile case and therefore you might remember being there.
• Can you assist with this investigation? Maybe we have spoken to you previously and for whatever reason you felt unable to assist - but now feel that you can. We would like to encourage you to please do so now, no matter how insignificant you think the information you have to offer may be.

Description of Jon Jonsson

• Height - 6 ft
• Medium build
• Short brown hair
• Black bomber jacket
• Black t-shirt with text
• Black jeans

Gardaí at Dundalk station are appealing to the public to help trace and locate Lorcan Meehan who was last seen in January 2026.  Lorcan lives in the Dundalk area, Co. Louth but would have travelled to Dublin to visit family.  When last seen, he was wearing a black tracksuit.

 

Gardaí have searched and made a number enquiries in the Louth area - Dundalk, Carlingford, Omeath, Dromod and Hackballs cross areas but have been unable to locate Lorcan.  

 

Description:

• Height: 5ft 10”
• Build: Slim Build
• Hair Colour: Fair hair and currently has a beard
• Age: 18 years of age

 

Garda Appeal

• Gardaí are appealing to anyone who has seen Lorcan in the Dublin or Dundalk areas.
• Gardaí are also appealing to Lorcan himself, to contact a member of his family or any member of An Garda Síochána.

The killer you won’t see coming.

Driver fatigue is a real risk to your safety and that of other road users and significantly increases crash risk by reducing reaction time, attention, and decision-making. It is a recognised factor in many serious collisions in Ireland and internationally. According to the European Road Safety Observatory report fatigue is a major factor in a large proportion of road traffic collisions (10 – 20%).

• Fatigue is a recurring contributory factor in collisions, especially on long rural roads, motorways, and during night-time or early-morning hours.
• Fatigue-related collisions often resemble impaired driving: single-vehicle run-off-road crashes, crashes on long straight roads, or incidents with limited braking or steering input before impact.
• Research shows driving after 17–19 hours awake produces impairment comparable to being over legal alcohol limits; high-risk windows include midnight – 06:00, and mid-afternoon.

Dangers of driver fatigue

• Slower reaction times and reduced vigilance: delayed responses to hazards or sudden braking ahead.
• Microsleeps: brief involuntary sleep episodes; at 100 km/h (≈62 mph), a 2-second microsleep covers ~56 m.
• Impaired judgment and risk assessment: lane drifting, poor speed control, misjudging gaps.
• Increased likelihood of single-vehicle collisions and high-speed impacts due to lack of corrective action.
• Cumulative risk from chronic sleep debt, which compounds momentary sleepiness and crash risk.

Recognising dangerous sleepiness while driving

(If you experience any of these signs, stop driving as soon as it is safe.)

• Heavy eyelids, difficulty keeping eyes open, frequent blinking.
• Repeated yawning, head nodding, or stretching to stay awake.
• Memory lapses: not recalling the last few miles or missing exits/signs.
• Difficulty concentrating or wandering thoughts.
• Drifting between lanes, hitting rumble strips, needing to overcorrect.
• Sudden changes in driving tempo or increased irritability.
• Increased inattention during monotony (long straight roads, night, post-lunch).

Practical tips to prevent and manage fatigue

Pre-trip planning

• Get adequate sleep before a long drive (7–9 hours for most adults).
• Avoid starting long trips after a late night; schedule to avoid midnight–06:00 and mid‑afternoon when possible.
• Plan regular breaks: at least every 2 hours or every 100–130 km for 15–20 minutes.
• Share driving duties on long journeys where possible.

During the drive

• Stop at the first sign of sleepiness; take a 20–30 minute nap in a safe rest area.
• Use caffeine strategically: 100–200 mg can boost alertness within 20 – 30 minutes; combine with a short nap for better effect.
• Take short walks, stretch, get fresh air during breaks.
• Avoid heavy meals before driving and excessively warm cabin temperatures.
• Don’t rely on open windows, loud music, or smelling salts as primary countermeasures — they are short-lived.

The following groups are particularly at risk of Driver Fatigue

Young Drivers 

Adolescents need more sleep than adults but all too often they don’t get enough sleep. Late night driving combines with sleep deprivation is a dangerous combination

Professional Truck Drivers

Driver fatigue is a particular problem for national and international truck drivers as the demands of the long-haul transport industry interfere with optimal rest. Truck drivers typically work long hours on what are predominantly dual carriageways or motorways.

Taxi Drivers

These drivers are also prone to fatigue related risks as their work lends itself to working long hours of driving during the night.

Shift Workers

While the extent of fatigue experienced by shift workers can vary widely across so many different areas of work, overall shift work is associated with chronic sleep loss which increases collision risk.

Fatigue is a serious but preventable road risk.

Recognise the signs, plan trips and breaks, use short naps plus caffeine when needed, treat sleep disorders, and support road and workplace measures that reduce fatigue-related crashes.

An Garda Síochána continues to adopt a proactive approach in addressing the illegal and dangerous use of scramblers, quads, e-bikes, and e-scooters. This ongoing effort has been significantly bolstered by the enactment of the Road Traffic and Roads Act 2023.

These types of vehicles can cause death or serious injury to riders and other members of the public, damage public property, and undermine lawful transport provision. An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have highlighted these increasing incidents across the country. There is an array of current legislation that tackles this problem including Sections 41 and 109A of the Road Traffic Act. This legislation provides powers to seize, detain and dispose of illegal vehicles that are being used in any public spaces.

In the Garda Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR), between 1st January and 30th October 2025, a total of (449) scramblers, quads, e-bikes, and e-scooters were seized in the DMR. This marks a steady rise and effective performance in this particular area of policing when compared with figures from the same period in previous years: (128) seizures in 2024, (67) in 2023, (63) in 2022, and (65) in 2021. These figures are indicative of An Garda Síochána’s robust and operationally active policing response to this issue. The Assistant Commissioner is focused on driving performance in this particular area of policing and road safety across the country

Scramblers: off‑road motorcycles and quads used on roads and in public spaces. Often uninsured, unlicensed and modified for performance; frequently involved in antisocial behaviour, collisions, and damage to parks/green spaces.

E‑scooters: lightweight electric scooters designed for private property or with limited speeds but commonly used on public roads/footpaths despite not being generally legal on public roads in Ireland (except for authorised trials). Many are privately owned, unregistered and lack lighting/reflectors, brakes and appropriate speed regulation.

E‑bikes: These power assisted e bikes are often high‑powered, modified electric bikes that exceed legal power/speed limits and effectively function as mopeds/motorcycles without proper registration, insurance, tax or licence.

Key dangers to using these types of vehicles

Collision risk: high speed in congested urban spaces, limited if any rider training, poor protective equipment and unpredictable rider behaviour increase risk of severe injury or fatality to riders, pedestrians and other road users.

Infrastructure and community harm: reckless use on footpaths, plazas and parks damages public spaces, creates fear and reduces amenity use.

Criminality and antisocial behaviour: vehicles are frequently used in theft, drug activity, intimidation, and in evading Gardaí; stolen vehicles are a common problem.

Insurance and liability: uninsured or unregistered vehicles leave victims without clear recourse; riders face criminal charges and heavy civil liabilities if injured parties seek compensation.

Current legislation

Road Traffic Act

Section 41: Provides Gardaí powers to seize vehicles involved in certain offences (e.g., where no insurance or registration, or to prevent continuing commission of an offence). Enables detention and seizure at the roadside.

Section 109A (introduced to strengthen enforcement against vehicles used in certain offences): grants Gardaí powers related to the seizure, immobilisation and disposal of vehicles involved in offences, and to remove illegally modified or dangerous vehicles from use.

Other enforcement: Road Traffic Acts contain offences for driving without a licence, driving uninsured, dangerous driving, and using vehicles on public roads that do not meet vehicle standards—each carrying criminal penalties, fines and potential custodial sentences.

Disposal and destruction: Where vehicles are unclaimed, cannot be made compliant, or were used in serious criminality, statutory provisions permit disposal, sale or destruction following statutory procedures, custody periods and notices. Garda operational policy and local authority powers contribute to how vehicles are stored and destroyed.

Measures being taken in Ireland

Garda operations: targeted patrols, checkpoints and intelligence‑led operations to detect and seize illegal scramblers, e‑scooters and e‑bikes; multi‑agency taskforces in some areas focused on youth antisocial behaviour and vehicle theft.

RSA engagement: public information campaigns highlighting legal status of privately owned e‑scooters, safety guidance for riders and pedestrians, and support for safer alternative options. RSA publishes guidance and works with local authorities on safety messaging.

Local authority actions: enforcement of bye‑laws, removal of vehicles from parks and public spaces, secure storage and disposal arrangements; community outreach and secure bike‑parking infrastructure to reduce theft.

Best advice if you encounter illegal or dangerous vehicles

Personal safety first: do not attempt to stop or seize a vehicle or confront riders. Avoid escalating situations.

Report promptly: call Gardaí (999/112 for emergencies, or the local Garda station/non‑emergency number) with location, vehicle descriptions (colour, make, registration if visible), direction of travel, number of occupants and any antisocial/criminal behaviour observed.

Preserve evidence: if safe, note times, take photos or short videos from a safe distance (do not film victims or minors in a way that could identify them unnecessarily).

Community action: inform local authority about damaged public property; where repeated antisocial incidents occur, community groups should collate reports to present to Gardaí and councils.

For victims: seek medical attention for injuries, report incidents to Gardaí. Preserve receipts, photos and witness details.

Motorcycling is a popular mode of transport and recreation across the country, offering a unique blend of freedom, efficiency, and enjoyment. Motorcycle riders (Driving a motorcycle) represents more than just a means of getting from one place to another—it symbolizes independence and a closer connection to the road. However, while motorcycling has clear advantages, it also carries significant risks that must be understood and managed by all road users.

This month the Crimecall team went on location and interviewed Mr Charley Colling whose brother (Jack) was fatally injured while riding his motorcycle back in 2022.Charley spoke of the immense lose to Jacks wife and children and to all his family and friends. Charley decided to contribute to Crimecall in the hope that it will save lives. The team also interviewed Mr Dermot Coll who owns a driving school in Limerick offering tuition to learner and experienced motorcyclists. Dermot emphasised that he hopes his classes will have a positive impact on motorcyclists driving habits and keep them safe. I intend to outline the key benefits and dangers of motorcycling, as well as the critical importance of proper protective equipment and continued rider training

In Ireland, motorcyclists are considered vulnerable road users. Motorcyclists are over-represented in collision statistics in Ireland. They account for less than 2% of licensed vehicles but 10% of road deaths. Motorcyclists are six times more likely to be killed on Irish roads than any other road user.   

 

Benefits of Motorcycling:

One of the primary benefits of motorcycling is its efficiency. Motorcycles generally consume less fuel than cars, making them a cost-effective and environmentally friendlier transportation option. Their smaller size allows riders to navigate congested traffic more easily, reducing travel time in busy urban areas. In larger urban areas with heavy traffic, motorcycles can significantly improve commuting efficiency.

Motorcycling also offers financial advantages. Motorcycles are typically less expensive to purchase and maintain than cars. Insurance costs can be lower, and maintenance tasks such as tyre replacement and servicing are often more affordable. For many people, particularly younger individuals or those on a budget, motorcycles provide an accessible entry point to personal transportation.

Another major benefit is the riding experience itself. Motorcyclists often describe a heightened sense of awareness and engagement compared to driving a car. The open nature of riding allows individuals to feel more connected to their surroundings, which can enhance enjoyment and reduce stress. For enthusiasts, motorcycling can also foster a strong sense of community through clubs, group rides, and shared experiences.

Dangers of Motorcycling:

Despite these advantages, motorcycling presents considerable safety risks. Motorcyclists are far more vulnerable than occupants of cars because they lack the structural protection that vehicles provide. In the event of a collision, riders are exposed to direct impact, which significantly increases the likelihood of serious injury or death.

Road conditions that might pose minor inconveniences for cars—such as wet surfaces, loose gravel, potholes, or debris—can be extremely hazardous for motorcycles. Reduced stability and traction mean that riders must constantly adjust to changing conditions. Weather also plays a more significant role, as rain, wind, and low visibility can greatly increase the risk of accidents.

Another danger comes from the behaviour of other road users. Motorcycles are smaller and less visible than cars, making them more likely to be overlooked by drivers. Many collisions occur because other motorists fail to see a motorcycle when changing lanes or turning at junctions. This lack of visibility requires motorcyclists to adopt a highly defensive riding style at all times.

Speed and risk-taking behaviour can further increase the danger. Some riders may underestimate the risks associated with high speeds or overestimate their own skill levels. This combination can lead to loss of control, particularly on unfamiliar roads or in poor conditions.

Importance of Protective Equipment:

Given the inherent risks of motorcycling, the use of proper protective equipment is essential. Helmets are the most critical piece of safety gear, significantly reducing the risk of head injury in the event of a crash. High-quality helmets are designed to absorb impact energy and protect the skull and brain, making them a lifesaving requirement.

In addition to helmets, riders should wear protective clothing such as jackets, gloves, trousers, and boots specifically designed for motorcycling. These items are typically made from abrasion-resistant materials like leather or reinforced textiles, which help prevent serious injuries during falls or slides. Many modern riding garments also include built-in armour to protect vulnerable areas such as the shoulders, elbows, knees, and spine.

Visibility is another key factor. High-visibility clothing and reflective materials make riders more noticeable to other road users, especially in low-light conditions. While protective gear cannot prevent collisions entirely, it plays a crucial role in reducing the severity of injuries when incidents occur.

Importance of Proper Training:

Proper training is equally important in improving motorcycle safety. Learning to ride a motorcycle requires more than basic vehicle control; it involves developing hazard awareness, defensive riding techniques, and the ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.

Structured training programs teach riders essential skills such as braking techniques, cornering, and hazard perception. These skills are critical for maintaining control and avoiding accidents. Advanced training can further enhance a rider’s ability to anticipate risks and make safer decisions on the road.

Training also helps to build the right mind-set. Responsible riders understand their limitations, respect road conditions, and avoid unnecessary risks. This attitude is key to long-term safety and enjoyment. Without proper training, riders are far more likely to make errors that could lead to serious consequences.

Motorcycling offers numerous benefits, including affordability, efficiency, and an enjoyable riding experience. However, these advantages are balanced by significant risks due to the rider’s vulnerability and exposure to hazards. The dangers associated with motorcycling make it essential for riders to take safety seriously.

The consistent use of proper protective equipment and participation in comprehensive training programs are critical steps in reducing risk. While it is impossible to eliminate all dangers, responsible behaviour, preparation, and awareness can greatly improve safety outcomes. Ultimately, motorcycling can be both rewarding and safe when approached with the right knowledge, skills, and respect for the road.

Pedestrian safety is a top priority for An Garda Síochána. Pedestrians are classified as vulnerable road users (VRUs) because they lack the structural protection of a vehicle. Tragically, there has been 141 pedestrians killed on our roads since the beginning of 2023

         Year       Pedestrian Fatalities

• 2023    46
• 2024    37
• 2025    46
• 2026*  12

*until 23.3.2026

1. Key Dangers and Risk Factors

A number of risk factors have been identified after examining the circumstances surrounding each of collision

• Darkness and Visibility: More than two-thirds of fatal pedestrian collisions occur at night. Drivers often cannot see pedestrians in dark clothing until it is too late, even if the pedestrian can see the vehicle's lights.
• Speeding: A pedestrian hit at 50 km/h has a 50% chance of survival, but this drops to just 10% if the speed is 60 km/h. Drivers slowing down, saves lives.
• Alcohol Impairment: Far too many pedestrian fatalities involve the consumption of alcohol by the pedestrian. Alcohol decreases your ability to judge the distance and speed of vehicles using the roads, thus putting you more at risk.
• Vulnerable Demographics: Older pedestrians (70+) and children are disproportionately affected. Children's judgment of speed and distance does not fully develop until approximately age 12. One in six pedestrians that were killed were aged (70) or above and (1) in (5) were aged under 20.
• Distractions: Mobile phone usage is a major factor; 88% of surveyed pedestrians agree that their peers are often distracted by phones while walking. 

2. Steps for Staying Safe

To mitigate these risks, we would recommend several immediate safety actions that people could take: 

 

Action Category	Specific Steps to Take
Visibility	Wear high-visibility or reflective clothing at night; carry a torch on rural roads. Stay safe and be seen at all times.
Positioning	Always use a footpath if available. If none exists, walk on the right-hand side, facing oncoming traffic.
Crossing	Use designated crossings (Zebra, Pelican, etc.). If none exist, find a well-lit area, look right-left-right, and listen for traffic.
Awareness	Remove or lower the volume of headphones when crossing. Make eye contact with drivers to ensure you have been seen. Don’t assume that traffic will stop even if you have the right of way crossing the road. Always stay switched on to your surroundings.
Predictability	Avoid crossing between parked cars or at bends where visibility is restricted for both you and the driver.

 

Our roads can be a dangerous place but if all of us pay closer attention to what we do and how we do it, we can all make the roads safer for ourselves and the other people who are using this shared space.

One wrong step could cost you your life so please do all you can to stay safe.

The Gardaí at the Bridewell Garda station are investigating a robbery at the Gallows Bar, Bandon Road , Cork. On November 5th 2025, at approximately 11.30pm,the suspect walked from the direction of the Lough Church, Cork City onto Green Street and then turned onto Mount Sion Road/Desmond Square.

He then made his way from Desmond Square down an alleyway leading to Griffith Court before emerging near Bradley’s Bar on Barrack Street. The male spent around (20) minutes near Bradley’s Bar, standing on the footpath opposite and also walked back and forth between the side streets - Vicar Street and Griffith Court.

The suspect then walked onto Vicar Street and came back onto Barrack Street carrying a piece of broken glass, possibly one with a long stem. He continued to carry this ‘weapon’ with him throughout the duration of the incident.

Shortly before midnight, the suspect walked away from Bradley’s, up Barrack Street, crossing the junction with Noonan Road and straight onto Bandon Road.

Once again, he spent time in the vicinity of another bar, The Gallows Bar, on Bandon Road, where he walked up and down nearby, Noonan Road, and then stood in the doorway of a property at the junction of the two streets.

At 00:24am on the following Saturday, November 6th,the suspect walked by pub , stood at a laneway on the opposite side of the street for several minutes, eventually resting on an electricity box. He then went back and forth between the exterior of the bar and the laneway once again.

At approximately 00.40am he stood on Bandon Road beside a side gate entrance to the pubs.This gate is opened by a barman as he is leaving the pub for the night, having just locked up.

At this point, the suspect confronted the barman and forced him back into the storeroom. The two men go into the locked cold room at the bottom of the storeroom where the money had been left. The suspect then took nearby plastic red and blue bags and handed them to the barman, directing him to empty the cash into the bags. (Cash to the value €1000 was taken).

The suspect then left taking the same route – Bandon Road onto Green Street and back onto Mount Sion Road/Desmond Square.

Garda Appeal:

• While this was a traumatic incident for the barman, thankfully he has recovered well. The bar has since upgraded their security and changed the procedure for handling cash.
• Were you in the vicinity of either pub on Bandon Road on the evening of November 5th into the early hours of November 6th?
• We believe the suspect has local knowledge of the area, given the number of lanes and exit routes around Desmond Square, and that the answer to solving this crime lies within the local community?
• We believe the suspect may have waited for a time around Desmond Square before leaving the area in a taxi or other car, as they don’t believe he left on foot.
• Do you think you know the identity of the suspect?

Description of suspect:

• Height – 5” 9 to 5”10
• Build - Medium

Clothing:

• BooHoo Man green and black puffer jacket
• Navy NorthFace tracksuit bottoms
• Black Nike baseball cap
• Blue and white Lacoste sweatshirt -tied up over his face as a make shift snood.

The Gardaí at Store Street are investigating a Serious Assault Incident which occurred on 5th August 2025 at Jervis Street, Dublin1.

Shortly before 5.30am the victim was walking along Mary Street, towards Jervis Street. She exited Mary street turning left onto Jervis Street, passing Wolftone Square.

Unbeknown to the victim a male suspect was walking behind her on Mary Street and ended up close by the victim as she crossed to the other side of Mary Street, in advance of turning onto Jervis street.

As she entered Jervis Street, the suspect was only a couple of feet behind, and continued to maintain a close distance behind her. The victim then turned right onto Abbey Street Upper, in the direction of the Four Courts Luas Stop

Shortly after, and just as she walked under scaffolding/hoarding covering the footpath, the suspect approached from behind. He grabbed hold of the victim and both fell to the ground. After a short period of time the suspect then got up off the ground and walked onwards, taking the next right onto Wolf Tone Street where he broke into a run.

Suspects movement’s:

Gardaí have established from their investigation that prior to the incident the suspect came from the direction of Abbey Street, where he turned right onto Liffey Street Upper and headed in the direction of Mary Street, when he began following the victim. He then remained in the area for a period after the incident.

Suspect Description:

• Early 30s
• Medium Build
• Approx. 6 feet
• Dark hair
• Sallow skin – possibly South American ethnicity
• Navy bomber/sports jacket
• Navy t-shirt
• Navy Chinos
• White runners

Garda Appeal:

• The CCTV is quite clear and the suspect is identifiable? Do you know his identity?
• Where you in this area back on the evening of Monday August 4 (bank holiday), into the early hours of August 5 – it is possible the suspect had been socialising in the area prior to this incident?
• Did you see the suspect at any point either before or after the incident?
• Did you see the suspect leave the area, either on foot or by public transport? Are you a taxi driver that remembers taking this man from the area – he appeared intoxicated?
• Have you any information that may assist the investigation?

The Gardaí at Crumlin are investing a theft at Mount Argus Church, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6W. Sometime between 5pm on Tuesday 30th July 2024 and 8am on Thursday 1st August 2024,  Gardaí believe the suspects drove to the rear of the church ,with a vehicle with a trailer and loaded the bells onto it.

Description of Church Bells:

• (4) Church bells – approximately (20) inches, (22) inches, (24) inches and (29) inches in diameter.
• Each Church bell has ‘Fountain Head Bell Foundry 1890’ inscribed indicating the bell maker’s name and the year produced.
• Each Church bell also has the Passionist Order sign marked which shows a heart surmounted by a cross with the words ‘JESU XPI PASSIO
• Each Church bell was made with a combination of bronze and copper.
• Approximate value of €10,000 each (totalling €40,000).

Garda Appeal:

• Anyone who may have been approached with these bells to contact Gardaí?
• Did you see these bells being stored somewhere?
• Were you in the area on the night and notice anyone around the back of the Church?

The Gardaí at Bishopstown are investigating unidentified human remains recovered from the River Lee on the 23rd July 1999. The remains were found in the water near the townland of Inchigaggin, Carrigrohane, not far from the road colloquially known as the Carrigrohane, immediately after they were observed by a passerby.

Identification has proven difficult as the deceased didn’t have any personal documentation, so there was no immediate indication as to his identity. Further Investigations were conducted including the taken of a DNA sample and cross referencing the description against missing persons, both of which failed to find a match. At the time, Gardaí believed he may have lived a transient lifestyle and the Post mortem concluded that he had died from drowning.

Description:

• 40-60 years old
• 5’10”
• Strong build
• Short neck
• Dark hair
• Short grey facial hair

Clothing:

• Unusually dressed in that he had on several layers of clothing. These included navy trousers, green striped trousers and blue jeans along with two pairs of socks. On his upper body he had a red and white striped shirt, a green short sleeved jumper and another beige jumper with the sleeves cut off.
• Brown boots he was wearing and these were actually lined with paper labelled ‘Reality April 99’.

Personal items that might help with identification:

• Wooden Rosary beads
• Holy water and a keyring with three religious medals attached
• Silver Philip Mercier watch with a gold face
• Claddagh ring

Appeal

Gardaí are appealing to the public to take a good look at the property that was found with the deceased, do you recognize it?

The MacGinty horseshoe is a very distinctive piece.  Do you know anyone who used to own this?

It is thought the deceased may have lived a transient lifestyle, does this together with the description of the male and property found, sound familiar to you?

Shortly after 7am on 24 February, 2026, the victim had driven a white Volkswagen Golf car into the underground car park located in the Dublin 4 area. She was followed closely behind by a grey Audi A6 estate.

As the victim was exiting the Golf, registration number 171 D 63058, she was approached by two male suspects who had travelled in an Audi A6. There are believed to have been a total of (5) male suspects who had travelled together in the Audi.

Initially the victim climbed into the rear of the car while one male got into the front of the car and a second entered the rear. After a minute or two the victim exited the car before the suspects drove it away from the scene. Both vehicles subsequently exited the car park together.

Description of Golf:

White Golf GTI – registration number 171 D 63058. (Car abandoned and recovered on February 26 at Adamstown, Lucan, Co,Dublin.  The car had cloned registration plates fitted – 172 D 34055.

Description of Audi A6:

Grey Audi A estate –  2018 model with a Dublin registration plate. (Car taken February 4 from the Dublin 15 area.  Abandoned and recovered, February 24 at 4.50am approx. at Drimnagh, Dublin 12.)

Gardaí at Wicklow station are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 25-year-old Conor Deering, who is currently unlawfully at large from Shelton Abbey Prison in Arklow.

Description:

• Height – 6’1”
• Short black hair
• Thin build
• Clean shaven

Last known address:

• Lough Conn Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10
• Known to frequent Clondalkin, Dublin 22

The Gardaí in Mullingar are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 28 year old Jordan Walsh.

Description:

• Approximately 6ft 1
• Brown hair and beard
• Slim build

Last Known Address:

• Known to frequent Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow and Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

Gardaí at Store Street station, are currently seeking the public’s assistance, in locating 45-year-old Marcin Malicki.

Last Known Addresses:

• Frequents the North Inner City and Finglas areas

Description:

• 5’10”
• Short blond hair, usually shaved tight
• Medium build

Gardaí at Cabinteely Station, are currently seeking the public’s assistance, in locating 41-year-old Martin Barry.

Last Known Addresses:

• Rossmore Avenue, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10
• Rossmore Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10
• Had been known to frequent Ballyogan Square, Ballyogan, Dublin 18

Description:

• Height: 6”
• Medium build
• Short dark hair

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The Gardaí in Ashbourne are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 19 year old Martin Moyo.

Description:

• Height - 5ft 9
• Brown hair
• Brown eyes
• Slight build

Last Known Address:

• Known to frequent the Drogheda, Meath, and Dublin areas.

Gardaí at Cabinteely Station, are currently seeking the public’s assistance, in locating 27-year-old Myles Connors.

Last Known Addresses:

• Ballyogan Grove, Carrickmines
• Known to frequent Pairc Na Silla Court, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow
• Also known to frequent UK

Description:

• Height: 5’10”
• Stocky build
• Black hair
• Generally clean shaven

Gardaí at Slane Garda station, are currently seeking the public’s assistance, in locating 46-year- old Noel McCrabbe

 

Last Known Addresses:

 

• Parnell Street, Dublin 1
• Donneycarney, Dublin 5

 

Description:

• Height – approximately 5’7”
• Slim build
• Short brown hair

 

Gardaí at Store Street station, are currently seeking the public’s assistance, in locating 40-year-old Stephen Halpin.

Last Known Addresses:

• East Wall, Dublin 3
• Known to frequent the North inner city and Cabra, Dublin 7

Description:

• Height – approximately 5’11”
• Medium build
• Short black hair

Gardaí at Dundalk station, are currently seeking the public’s assistance, in locating 26-year-old Stephen O’Connor / Hoey.

Last Known Addresses:

• Believed to be leaving in the UK – possibly in the Foxley Road area of London

Description:

• Height – approximately 5’9” – 5’11”
• Slim build
• Short black hair with a short black beard

Gardaí at Rathmines station, are currently seeking the public’s assistance, in locating 28-year-old Suraj Pintea.

Last Known Addresses:

• Georges Hill, Dublin 7
• Leinster Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6
• Possibly residing in Tallaght, Dublin 24 area

Description:

• Height – 5’6”
• Romanian
• Black Hair
• Beard
• Slight Build

Gardaí at Rathmines station, are currently seeking the public’s assistance, in locating 28-year-old Suraj Pintea.

Last Known Addresses:

• Georges Hill, Dublin 7
• Leinster Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6
• Possibly residing in Tallaght, Dublin 24 area

Description:

• Height – 5’6”
• Romanian
• Black Hair
• Beard
• Slight Build

The Gardaí at the Garda Extradition Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 28-year-old Yousef Ramadan.

Description:

• Approximately 5ft 10
• Dark hair
• Mole on lip

Last Known Address:

• Riverside Grove, Newbridge, Co. Kildare