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Two Bodies Discovered in Carlow

David Cusack — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:15:56 +0000

Gardai are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of two bodies at Ballycormack, Bagnalstown, Co.Carlow on the 22nd of February 2012.

At 4.00 am fire brigade officers responding to a report of a fire at a farmhouse near Bagnalstown discovered the body of a man believed to be in his early 70s. The body of the man remains at the scene and the area is sealed off pending a technical examination.
At 9.00am the body of a second man was discovered in a farm building on an adjoining farm. This man is believed to be in his 60s and his body remains at the scene.

The services of the State Pathologist have been requested and forensic examiners from the Garda Technical Bureau are on the way to the scene.

One Man Charged for Murder of Melanie McCarthy

David Cusack — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:57:48 +0000

Gardai in Tallaght have today, 21st February, 2012 charged one of the men (23 years) in relation to the murder of Melanie McCarthy on the 7th February, 2012.

He will appear later today at Tallaght District Court.

Major Drug Sweep in Dublin

David Cusack — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:15:19 +0000

Gardaí from the Garda National Drugs Unit in co-operation with local Drugs Units, the Criminal Assets Bureau and other units from Garda National Support Services are carrying out a series of searches at dwelling houses and businesses in the Dublin area. The operation began this morning the 20th of February 2012 and has involved in excess of 20 searches and resulted in five arrests. The arrested men range in ages from their mid 20s to mid 30s.

The planned searches are part of an operation targeting organised crime activity, including drug trafficking, firearms offences and money laundering.

The operation is ongoing and further update will be provided.

Major Drugs Seizure Athy and Carlow

David Cusack — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:07:56 +0000

Gardaí from Athy and Carlow have arrested three men and seized a quantity of Ecstasy tablets with an estimated street value of €350,000 following a search operation.

The search took place at approximately 6:30pm yesterday evening 16/2/12 in an open area at Maganey, Castledermot, Co Kildare. Three man were arrested at the scene 25, 27 and 31years old They are currently detained at Naas, Newbridge and Kildare Garda Stations under Section 2, Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996.

Shooting in Bawnlea Tallaght

David Cusack — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:58:41 +0000

An unoccupied car was shot at tonight 16/02/2012 in gang style drive by shooting.

Nobody was injured in the attack but it is believed that stray bullets from the shooting hit the nearby Jobstsown Community Centre while a group of girls were training inside.

The scene is sealed off for technical examination.

Two Arrested for Murder of Melanie McCarthy

David Cusack — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:50:17 +0000

A man in his 20s and a teenager have been arrested in relation to the brutal killing of 16 year old Melanie McCarthy.

The two men were arrested in Athy Co Kildare this afternoon following an operation led by th National Bureau of Criminal investigation.

The two men are being held in Tallaght Garda Station.

Found Missing Person Patrick Cummins Hennessey

David Cusack — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:31:21 +0000

Gardai have located Patrick Cummins Hennessey safe and well.

Thank you for your assistance.

Missing Person Patrick Cummins Hennessey

David Cusack — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:05:19 +0000

Gardaí at Gurranabraher in Cork are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17 year old Patrick Cummins Hennessey from Rockchapel, Co Kerry.

Patrick was last seen at Innishannon Road, Cork at approximately 11.30am on Monday 13th February 2012.

He is described as being 5’9”, medium build with brown hair. When last seen Patrick was wearing a black jumper, grey tracksuit pants and black and white runners.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gardaí at Gurranabraher 021-4946200, the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111 or any Garda Station.

Drug Seizure Dundalk

David Cusack — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:42:46 +0000

Following an ongoing operation by Gardai attached to the Dundalk Drug Unit assisted by the Garda National Drug Unit stopped a van at Martin’s Cross Dundalk this afternoon the 15th February 2012.

During a search of the van Gardai discovered 240 kilos of Cannabis Resin with an approx. street value of €1.44million. One man in his 30′s was arrested and is being detained under the provisions of setion 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 as amended at Dundalk Garda station.

Found Missing Person Michelle Doyle

David Cusack — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:02:26 +0000

Michelle Doyle has been found safe and well.

Gardai have thanked the public for their assistance.