Eoghan Moloney

4 weeks ago | independent.ie | Eoghan Moloney

Gardaí in Wexford have launched an investigation after the discovery of the men concealed in the truck at 8am this morning at the port. “Gardaí along with Customs and Revenue located the two males during an immigration check and they are being assessed by medical personnel,” a garda spokesperson said. Gardaí also said both men are now being assessed by medical personnel.

1 month ago | independent.ie | Eoghan Moloney

McGovern is in garda custody this evening in Dublin. Gardaí want to charge McGovern, who is alleged to be Daniel Kinahan’s right-hand man, in connection with the murder of Noel ‘Duck Egg’ Kirwan in Clondalkin in December 2016. In a statement this evening, gardaí said: “Following an extradition from the United Arab Emirates at the request of the Irish authorities, a male was arrested today, Thursday 29th May 2025, by Gardaí and is being brought before a sitting of the Special Criminal Court.

1 month ago | independent.ie | Eoghan Moloney |Seoirse Mulgrew

A garda spokesperson said a file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. “The investigation is ongoing, co-ordinated from Milford Garda Station where an Incident Room was established under the direction of a Garda Senior Investigating Officer,” they said.

1 month ago | independent.ie | Eoghan Moloney

The man was arrested by gardaí in the North West of the country and is detained at a garda station in the region for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. “The investigation into the fatal explosion at a building complex in Creeslough, Co Donegal, is ongoing, co-ordinated from Milford Garda station where an Incident Room is established under the direction of a Garda Senior Investigating Officer,” a garda spokesperson said.

1 month ago | independent.ie | Mary Regan |Maeve McTaggart |Gabija Gataveckaite |Eoghan Moloney

Eurovision winner wants Israel excluded from 2026 contest over Gaza warAustrian singer JJ, who won this year's Eurovision song contest, called for Israel to be excluded from the 2026 edition in Vienna due to the war in Gaza. Eurovision, which stresses its political neutrality, faced controversy again this year linked to the war.