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March
March 2024
Ian Baitson murder
Armed gardaí in Cork arrest on-the-run chief suspect for Cobh murder
The suspect had been on the run for the last seven days since the murder of Ian Baitson, (33) in the harbour town.
West Cork
No drugs found as naval divers complete search of bay at centre of cocaine smuggling probe
Ten men – understood to be Irish, Serbian, Spanish and Dutch – were arrested by specialist gardaí near Skibbereen last Thursday.
Garda disputeGarda rosters dispute looks to be coming to an end as GRA leaders vote to accept new proposal
Organised CrimeNaval divers deployed to search the seabed off West Cork for 'substantial' drugs haul
Organised CrimeTen suspected members of organised crime group arrested in major West Cork garda operation
Tralee
Suspect arrested by gardaí after woman is stabbed and assaulted in Tralee, Co Kerry
The woman was attacked this morning shortly after 9.30am at an apartment in Tralee.
city centreArrests and one man hospitalised as groups armed with knives fight on Dublin's Talbot Street
the morning lead
'It's like The Purge': Irish aid agency worker on being trapped in Haiti amid worsening gun battles
Matt Knight of GOAL leads a team of more than 70 aid workers in Haiti.
departing the golan
As Irish soldiers depart, peace looks as remote as ever in the violence-ravaged Golan
The Journal recently travelled to Syria to visit Irish troops peacekeeping on the contested Golan.
naval power
Explainer: How will the US build its makeshift humanitarian aid port on the beaches of Gaza?
Biden announced last night that he has ordered the construction of a temporary port.
travel adviceIrish officials 'monitoring situation' as US warns citizens of 'imminent' attack in Moscow
TerrorismBritish intelligence services have lowered the terrorist threat level for Northern Ireland
EU militaryHead of Irish Defence Forces to be nominated by Government to lead EU military committee
Defence and policing
Government increases retirement age in military, gardaí and prison service to ease staffing crisis
The announcement also includes an increase in military recruitment age from 26 to 39 years old.
Coming Home
'Mammoth task': How Ireland will move €23m of kit back from Syria next month
The Irish Defence Forces is ending its ten year involvement in peacekeeping in Syria next month.
Irish Aid
Planning underway for Ireland to provide aid for international air drops into Gaza
Department of Foreign Affairs officials in the Middle East are involved in the operation and it is believed they have requested some military assistance.
peace out
Ireland's troops are leaving the Golan - we may see a move to smaller 'more impactful' missions
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor spoke to Major General Adrian Ó Murchú in Syria about the future of peacekeeping.
February
February 2024
Golan Heights
'I hated every second of my civilian job': Irish troops on what it's like to work on the Golan
Niall O’Connor reports from the Golan Heights, where Irish troops have been receiving their service medals today.
Syria
Quick Reaction Force: On patrol with Irish soldiers across Syria's contested Golan Heights
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor is in Syria visiting Irish troops keeping the peace on the contested Golan.
irish peacekeepers
Irish Army Major General begins week-long visit to troops in Syria as Ireland ends UN mission
The activities of Israel and Hamas have had “huge implications” for UNDOF peacekeepers in the region since 7 October.
loot in boot€670k found in car as gardaí tipped off about man making cash withdrawals at several banks
Crystal meth CorkCrystal meth seizure: Garda searches branch out into Waterford as two suspects remain in custody
Aonghus Kelly
Tracking the atrocities: Meet the Irish expert helping Ukraine catalogue war crimes
Aonghus Kelly spoke to The Journal this week about his work and what it has been like to be based inside Ukraine as the war raged around him.
EU vote
French Ambassador concerned over Russian disinformation operations ahead of EU elections
Vincent Guérend spoke to The Journal this week about the current security situation across Europe and ongoing disinformation activities by Russian agents.
Kerry
€32.8 million worth of synthetic drugs were seized at Cork Port this morning
Sources said the shipment may include crystal meth or drugs with similar stimulant effects.
Harris v The GRAGRA cites 'breakdown in trust' as it votes to not invite Garda Commissioner to annual conference
western saharaThe leader of the world's largest contested region is in Dublin to ask President Higgins for help
