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Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man, 30s, hospitalised following assault in Cork
A man was hospitalised following an assault in Cork during the weekend. Gardaí were rushed to the scene of the alleged assault in Mayfield, Cork city on Saturday night, at around 10:30pm. One man, aged in his 30s, was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment. A technical examination of the scene has been completed. Gardaí said that investigations into the assault are ongoing, as authorities appeal for any witnesses to contact Mayfield Garda Station. A Garda spokesperson told the Irish Mirror: 'Gardaí are appealing to the public for information in relation to this incident. They are asked to contact Mayfield Garda Station on (021) 4558510, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.'
Irish Post
7 days ago
- Irish Post
Renewed appeal 14 years after man killed in hit and run while walking home from night out
POLICE have issued an anniversary appeal for information about a hit and run collision which killed a 20-year-old man. Fintan Traynor died after being hit by a car while walking home in the early hours of June 26, 2011, after a night out in Castleblayney, County Monaghan. The collision happened in Lemgare Road, which links the villages of Clontibret and Annyalla with Derrynoose and Keady in Co. Armagh. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and fled the scene. Fintan Traynor (Image: An Garda Síochána) Investigating Gardaí believe that an Audi A4 – 1996 to 2001 model – was involved in this collision as the front lower portion of the grille of that type of car was found at the scene of the collision. The investigation remains active, the police confirmed today, adding that despite following over 400 leads since his death, the vehicle and driver involved have yet to be located. On the 14th anniversary of the incident, Gardaí have urged members of the public with information to come forward. "I am appealing to the public that if they have any information to please come forward,' Detective Inspector Adrian Durcan of the Monaghan Garda District said today. "With the passage of time, now perhaps someone may feel more comfortable coming forward with information in relation to this matter,' he added. 'Do you know someone who may have had damage to an Audi car around this period? Did someone confide in you?' Urging the public to come forward, Det Insp Durcan said: "In 14 years loyalties, friendships and relationships change and perhaps now you are in a position to provide the investigation team with the vital information that would locate the vehicle and driver. "You can contact us in Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77200 or alternatively you can contact us by calling the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.''
Irish Daily Mirror
25-06-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Gardaí renew appeal for information on anniversary of death of Fintan Traynor
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information on the 14th anniversary of the death of a young Irish man in a hit and run incident. Tomorrow, June 26, marks the 14th anniversary of the death of 20-year-old Fintan Traynor, who was tragically killed in a hit and run collision in Lemgare, Clontibret, County Monaghan. In the early hours of Sunday, June 26, 2011, Fintan Traynor was walking home after a night out in Castleblayney, County Monaghan. Tragically, he was struck by a car on the Lemgare Road, which links the villages of Clontibret and Annyalla with Derrynoose and Keady in Co. Armagh. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and fled the scene. Investigating Gardaí believe that an Audi A4 – 1996 to 2001 model – was involved in this collision. The front lower portion of the grille of such a vehicle was recovered by Gardaí at the scene of the collision. Now, on the 14th anniversary of Fintan's death, An Garda Síochána are renewing the appeal for information concerning this fatal hit and run. This investigation remains active and in the past 14 years An Garda Síochána has followed over 400 leads, however the vehicle and driver have yet to be located. Detective Inspector Adrian Durcan of the Monaghan Garda District is appealing to the public for information. "I am appealing to the public that if they have any information to please come forward,' he said. "With the passage of time, now perhaps someone may feel more comfortable coming forward with information in relation to this matter. Do you know someone who may have had damage to an Audi car around this period? Did someone confide in you? "In 14 years loyalties, friendships and relationships change and perhaps now you are in a position to provide the investigation team with the vital information that would locate the vehicle and driver. "You can contact us in Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77200 or alternatively you can contact us by calling the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.'' Any person with information is urged to contact Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Sunday World
24-06-2025
- Sunday World
Two people arrested after alleged false imprisonment of woman in Kildare
The incident occurred around 10.10pm in Castletown in Celbridge Two people have been arrested after an alleged incident of false imprisonment of a woman in Kildare last night. The incident occurred around 10.10pm in Castletown in Celbridge, with gardaí appealing for witnesses to come forward. A man and a woman, both aged in their 30s, were arrested in Tallaght in Dublin within 90 minutes of gardaí being alerted to the incident. They are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in the eastern region. The two were arrested following patrols carried out by gardaí from Kildare North Community Engagement and DMR South Crime Tallaght. The scene in Celbridge has been preserved for technical examination. "Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses to this incident to come forward,' a garda spokesperson said. 'Anyone with any information is asked to contact Leixlip Garda station on (01) 6667800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. This investigation is ongoing.'
Sunday World
09-06-2025
- Sunday World
Suspect in human trafficking case is arrested in Co Monaghan
The arrest came as part of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking 'for the purpose of sexual exploitation and forced criminality' A man has been arrested by gardaí on suspicion of human trafficking in Co Monaghan. The arrest came as part of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking 'for the purpose of sexual exploitation and forced criminality', according to the Garda Press Office. Gardaí attached to the Human Trafficking Investigation and Co-Ordination Unit arrested the man in his 50s. 'He is currently detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in the north eastern region.' 'An Garda Síochána appeal to anyone who may be the victim of human trafficking for sexual exploitation to come forward and speak with them at any Garda Station in person or by phone, or by calling the freephone Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111.' They also appealed for anyone with information connected to suspected human trafficking for sexual or labour exploitation to contact gardaí. A Department of Justice website has further information on human trafficking and sexual exploitation and can be found at It states: 'Human trafficking is a crime in Ireland, under the Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Act 2008. 'It is also a human rights violation and the subject of international treaties to prevent, suppress and punish it.' Human trafficking is distinct from people smuggling in which people consent to being brought to this jurisdiction. Trafficked people can be exploited in a variety of ways including sexual exploitation and sex trafficking; labour exploitation including agriculture, fishing industry and service industry; domestic servitude; forced criminality and begging; forced marriage and child trafficking. Gardaí are currently investigating. News in 90 Seconds - 09 June 2025
