Paul Reynolds

Crime Correspondent

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

The investigation relates to suspected price fixing and anti-competitive agreements at gambling industry premises (stock image)

'Dawn raids' on betting premises over suspected breaches

Gardaí and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission have carried out a series of raids on gambling industry premises.

Ireland • 15 May

The house in Clonee in Dublin was bought for €360,000

CAB puts home of convicted armed robber up for sale

The Criminal Assets Bureau has put the home of a convicted cash-in-transit armed robber up for sale for an asking price of at least €345,000.

Ireland • 14 May

Garda Kevin Flatley died after he was struck by a motorcycle last Sunday

Garda crash misinformation online despite removal request

Misinformation surrounding the death of Garda Kevin Flatley remains on social media platforms despite attempts to have it removed, gardaí say.

Ireland • 14 May

Dean Fitzsimons. Kenneth Fitzsimons, Jason Hennessy, Devon Hennessy and Brandon Hennessy were remanded in custody to appear again before Clover Hill District Court next week

Five charged over holding man down, branding him 'rat'

Five men have appeared in court charged in connection with holding a man down and branding the word RAT on his face and body earlier this year.

Ireland • 13 May

Garda Kevin Flatley was a member of O'Dwyer's GAA club in Balbriggan (Image: O'Dwyers GAA Club)

Garda Flatley was 'one of life's good guys' - colleagues

Garda Kevin Flatley has been described as "one of life's good guys" by his colleagues.

Ireland • 12 May

Flowers are pictured at the scene where Garda Kevin Flatley was knocked down and killed in Dublin while carrying out a speeding checkpoint

Service held at Dublin Castle following garda death

Senior Garda officers and colleagues of Garda Kevin Flatley, serving and retired, attended a prayer service at Dublin Castle this evening to remember and reflect on the life of another garda who lost his life in the line of duty.

Ireland • 12 May

Garda Kevin Flatley was knocked down and killed in north county Dublin while carrying out a speeding checkpoint

Garda killed at speed checkpoint in north county Dublin

A garda has been killed in the line of duty while carrying out a speeding checkpoint in north county Dublin.

Ireland • 11 May