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Heroic Off-Duty Garda in Critical Condition After Brutal Assault in Dublin Robbery Incident

Dublin, Ireland — An off-duty officer of an elite Irish police unit is in critical condition after suffering a severe attack during a robbery attempt in Dublin early Saturday morning. Beaumont Hospital reports the officer was found unresponsive on Dame Street and remains in a life-threatening state. The incident also involved a second off-duty officer, who after being attacked alongside his colleague, was treated for injuries at St James’s Hospital and has since been released. …

Grieving Father Commends Garda Efforts in Investigation of Tragic Creeslough Explosion as Second Anniversary Approaches

Creeslough, Ireland – Nearly two years after a devastating explosion in the west Donegal village of Creeslough claimed the lives of ten individuals, including three children, the grief-stricken community continues to seek answers. Among the victims was 14-year-old Leona Harper, whose father, Hugh Harper, recently expressed gratitude towards the Garda officers diligently working on the ongoing investigation. The catastrophe struck on October 7, 2022, when a suspected gas explosion obliterated a retail and residential complex, …

Horrific Attack in Front of Dublin Garda Station Leaves Man With Lifelong Scars, Court Hears

Dublin, Ireland – A chilling assault unfolded in front of a city center police station as Graham McGuinness, 32, attacked Martin Reilly with a makeshift blade, causing severe facial injuries and leaving lifelong scars. The incident occurred near the Busáras station where a verbal altercation quickly escalated into a violent confrontation. McGuinness, who has a history of 53 prior convictions, was charged with the attempted murder of Reilly but ultimately pleaded guilty to causing serious …