Paschal Sheehy

Southern Editor

The woman's body was found at her home in the Old Youghal Road area of Cork

Investigation into death of woman in Cork city

Gardaí in Cork are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found at her home in the city earlier today.

Munster • 23 Feb 24

Nathan McDonnell (L) and James Leen were charged in connection with the seizure

Two men appear in court over €33m crystal meth seizure

Two men have been before a special district court sitting in Tralee, Co Kerry, charged in connection with the seizure of crystal meth with a street value of almost €33m.

Crime • 23 Feb 24

Gardaí estimated the street value of the haul to be €32.8m

Drugs seized at Port of Cork certified as crystal meth

The 546 kilograms of synthetic drugs seized in Ringaskiddy last Friday have been certified as crystal meth, gardaí have said.

Munster • 22 Feb 24

The 546kg seized has an estimated street value of just under €33 million

Further questioning granted over Cork drug seizure

Gardaí investigating the seizure of almost €33 million worth of synthetic drugs at the Port of Cork last Friday have been granted a further 48 hours to question two men arrested in Kerry as part of the investigation.

Regional • 21 Feb 24

Premises searched as men questioned over Cork drug haul

Gardaí are continuing to question two men in their 40s arrested in Kerry on Friday in connection with a half-tonne seizure of synthetic drugs at the Port of Cork.

Ireland • 19 Feb 24

Former assistant garda commissioner Dr Pat Leahy

Call to boost security services after €32.8m drug haul

A former assistant garda commissioner has said gardaí, the Naval Service and Revenue's Customs Service need to be strengthened through recruitment and resources to tackle the flow of drugs into and through this country.

Ireland • 17 Feb 24