Paul Reynolds

Crime Correspondent

Sean McGovern was named in the Special Criminal Court as one of the leaders of the Kinahan Organised Crime Group

McGovern charged with murder after extradition from UAE

A senior figure in the Kinahan Organised Crime Group, who was extradited to Ireland from the United Arab Emirates, has been charged with murder at a special sitting of the Special Criminal Court.

Crime • 30 May

Senior Kinahan figure being extradited back to Ireland

One of the most senior figures in the Kinahan Organised Crime Group, who is wanted in Ireland to face charges of murder and involvement with a criminal gang, is being extradited from the UAE.

Crime • 29 May

The garda, who is a member of the Finglas Drugs Unit, sustained serious leg injuries when he was hit by a stolen motorcycle

Man arrested after garda knocked down by motorbike

A man in his 20s has been arrested after a garda was knocked down in Finglas in Dublin.

Dublin • 28 May

The incident happened at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown on Christmas Eve 2023

Two teenagers jailed for murder of Tristan Sherry

Two teenagers have been jailed for nine years for the gangland murder of a gunman who shot dead another man at a restaurant in Dublin almost a year and a half ago.

Courts • 26 May

The garda figures for reported crime in the first quarter of the year show significant reductions in most categories

Garda figures show significant decrease in reported crime

Gardaí say there has been a significant decrease in robbery, burglary, violent disorder, crimes against the person and theft offences this year.

Ireland • 26 May

Suspended sentence for 'Gucci Gang' leader over fight

A man named in the High Court as the leader of a north Dublin organised crime group known as "The Gucci Gang" has been sentenced for his involvement in a street fight with a rival criminal gang in Finglas.

Courts • 21 May

Brian Ibe had pleaded not guilty to the murder of Peter Kennedy by reason of insanity

Man jailed for murder of man who took him and mother in

A 23-year-old man has been jailed for life for the murder of a 65-year-old man who had taken his mother into his home after learning she was sleeping in her car.

Courts • 20 May

Garda Flatley was killed while operating a speed check last Sunday

'Always there to help' - Gda Kevin Flatley's funeral told

The funeral of Garda Kevin Flatley has heard that he was "adored" by everyone in his family and that the loss they are experiencing is "heartbreaking".

Ireland • 17 May