26 January

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?

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 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

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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

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

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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.

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.

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 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?

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