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The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Gardai hunt three youths in Donegal after car strikes stuffed bags dressed to look like person in terrifying hoax
GARDAI in Donegal are seeking three young men who stuffed plastic bags with ketchup to look like a body, which was then struck by a passing car. The incident, which happened in the village of The shocking incident occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday on the R245 at The Pans, Cranford at around 12:30am. The motorist jumped out of their car and made a shocking discovery. After getting out of the car the driver found bags stuffed with ketchup dressed in dark clothing. The driver and passenger of the vehicle were left shaken following the bizarre incident. READ MORE IN NEWS Damage was also caused to the car as a result of the collision. A 'This car is believed to have been in the area around the time of the collision and then immediately left in the direction of Carrigart'. Anyone who may have travelled along that route with a dash-cam between midnight and 1am on that date is urged to make the footage available to Gardai. Most read in Irish News 'If anyone travelled within the Carrigart area between 12.30am and 1.30am with a dash-cam, we ask them to get in touch with us also,' Garda Doherty added. 'We are very anxious to progress this investigation and we appeal to the males in question to make contact with Gardai in Milford on 074 9153060. Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads "As already stated, we are following a definite line of enquiry and all available CCTV is being sought and examined. "Those involved in this very serious matter are advised to make contact with investigating Gardai." 1 The shock incident occurred over the weekend Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
15-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Woman, 40s, arrested on suspicion of murdering dad-of-3 Steven O'Meara who was shot & buried after being driven to woods
GARDAI have made an arrest as part of their ongoing investigation into the 2009 murder of Steven O'Meara in Wicklow. The woman, aged in her 40s, was arrested on "suspicion of murder" this afternoon and is being detained at a 2 Steven's body was discovered in a shallow grave on Christmas Eve 2009 Credit: Gardai 2 He had been murdered in August of that year Credit: Gardai Steven was fatally injured, shot and buried in a shallow grave after being brought to a woods in 2009. He was reported missing to Gardai by his partner on August 8, 2009 after leaving his home in Rose Hill, On that day Steven made his way along several walkways at the back of Wicklow town to Marlton Road. He was then collected by a silver Nissan Pulsar car and driven through Redcross to Ballydonnell Wood. READ MORE IN NEWS It is here Gardai suspect a group of men were waiting for Steven and he was His body was discovered on Christmas Eve of that year in the shallow grave. Two men have already been convicted in relation to Steven's murder and the ongoing investigation is focused on nailing the others involved. Gardai confirmed the latest arrest in a statement issued today. MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN A spokesperson said: "As part of the investigation into the murder of Steven O'Meara in Ballydonnell Woods, Redcross, Co. Wicklow on 6th of August 2009, Gardai have arrested a woman. Gardai carry out new search in Dublin as part of Annie McCarrick murder probe "The woman, aged in her 40s, was arrested this afternoon on suspicion of murder and is currently detained pursuant to Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act, 2007 at a Garda Station in County Wexford. "The investigation into Steven's murder is being led by a Senior Investigating Officer in Wexford Garda Station. "Two other men have been convicted for offences relating to this murder." In 2013 Clement Byrne, then 49, was jailed four eight years over Steven O'Meara's death. Clement Byrne was one of the men who was waiting for Steven at the woods on August 6, 2009. CAUSE OF DEATH Byrne admitted to knocking him to the ground with a punch when another man appeared from the woods, shot Steven and assisted in burying him. Stephen was buried alive, with Deputy State Pathologist Dr Khalid Jabbar giving the cause of death as internal hemorrhage. This was due to the gunshot wounds sustained to the leg and torso. However, during court proceedings Dr Khalid said asphyxia was also a potential cause of death. Byrne claimed in court at the time he was not aware Steven was going to be shot, did not assist in burying him and did not receive financial gain from the attack. Byrne alleged another man had been paid €6,000 to attack Steven O'Meara. Byrne's plea of manslaughter at the Central Criminal Court was accepted by the state. JAILED FOR LIFE It is understood Steven had been hired to collect a Steven was driven to the woods by In 2012, the then 27-year-old, appeared in the Central Criminal Court before a jury. The court heard the man deny involvement in the killing, stating he was not aware Steven was going to be murdered. Dickenson admitted to driving the deceased to the woods but told the court at the time he thought Steven was only going to be frightened, not killed. During the trial the jury found the man guilty of Steven's murder by majority vote. He was jailed for life in July 2012 over the murder.
The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Man, 70s, found dead with serious injuries in Limerick city as gardai launch assault probe & seal off scene
GARDAI are investigating the death of a pensioner in Limerick City overnight. The man, aged in his 70s, was found with serious injuries in the Cornmarket area of Advertisement It's understood the man suffered the injuries as a result of being assaulted. The man was discovered near St Michael's Court shortly before midnight. Emergency services responded and the Gardai have sealed off a scene. Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS For the latest news on this story keep checking back at the Irish Sun Online, where we will bring you live updates as soon as they happen, before anyone else. Like us on Facebook at is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. 1 A man was found dead in Limerick City last night Credit: Alamy Advertisement
The Irish Sun
04-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Gardai issue appeal for woman, 36, missing from Dublin for over a week as family ‘concerned' for wellbeing
GARDAI have issued a public appeal for assistance in locating a woman who has been missing from Dublin for over a week. Cristina Ciobirca was last seen in the Advertisement She was then reported missing from her home on July 3, 2025. The 36-year-old is described as being approximately 5 foot 3 inches in height with a slim build. She also has brown hair and blue eyes. Family and Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS And Gardai are asking anyone with information to make contact with them. In a statement Gardai said: "Gardai are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 36-year-old Cristina Ciobirca who was reported missing from her home in Belmayne, Dublin 13 on Thursday, 3rd July 2025. "Cristina was last seen in the Dublin 13 area on Wednesday, 25th June 2025. "Cristina is described as being approximately 5 foot 3 inches in height, has a slim build, with brown hair and blue eyes. Advertisement Most read in Irish News "Gardai and Cristina's family are concerned for her wellbeing. "Anyone with any information on Cristina's whereabouts is asked to contact Coolock Garda station on 01 666 4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station." 1 Her family are concerned Credit: Gardai
The Irish Sun
04-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Plot to nail Irish mobsters ‘higher up chain' in mega €157m coke swoop amid new suspect details after 8 underlings caged
GARDAI are working to nail the Irish gangsters involved in the attempt to smuggle €157 million of cocaine into the country as their underlings were locked up for a combined 129 years. The eight men involved in the massive botched drug trafficking operation were handed down sentences of 13.5 to 20 years at the 7 The MV Matthew was stormed leading to Ireland's record seizure of the drug Credit: Alamy Live News 7 Some €157 million of cocaine was found Credit: Gardai 7 The major operation took place in September 2023 Credit: Irish Defence Forces This includes an Irish suspect who helped acquire the second ship which was planned to meet He also issued the two men in charge of this 'sistership', named The Castlemore, with instructions using the handle 'Rain Man' on messaging groups. It's understood that this man fled to READ MORE IN NEWS A source told The Irish Sun: 'There are a number of individuals involved who worked higher up in the operation. 'A cell structure was used to specifically protect those people. But the gardai's investigations into them are very much ongoing.' The 2.2 tonnes of coke were intercepted and seized in September 2023 by a joint garda, Revenue and The six men onboard the MV Matthew, a Panamanian cargo ship, were hired in Dubai by a transnational organised Most read in Irish News They then flew to The MV Matthew ignored instructions from the LE William Butler Yeats naval vessel five times before it was stormed by Irish Navy Rangers on September 26 that year. Moment MV Matthew is lead to shore to be impounded after Irish Army Rangers storm container ship The original plan was that the MV Matthew would deliver the drugs to the second ship, the Castlemore. But rough seas and a number of difficulties caused the vessel to miss the connection and later to run aground on the coast of Wexford. The six on the MV Matthew all pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine for sale or supply between 24 and 26 September 2023. At sentencing, He was in communication with his bosses in the UAE every two to three days and was set to get a €50,000 bonus if they were successful. 7 Cumali Ozgen was caged for 20 years Credit: ProVision 7 Soheil Jelveh was handed down a 17.5 year sentence Credit: Journalist Collect Filipino Harold Estoesta, 31, was caged for 18 years after he engaged with the coast guard on the MV Matthew saying they would comply with orders to head towards He also ordered for the The Iranian captain of the ship and qualified maritime engineer Soheil Jelveh was He feigned an injury and was winched by the He had two suitcases, four phones including a satellite mobile and $53,298 in cash when taken away. 'VIGOROUS ATTEMPTS TO EVADE' Ukrainian Vitaliy Vlasoi, 33, who made 'vigorous attempts to evade' authorities on the boat as well as destroy drugs for criminal organisation was His fellow countryman Mykhailo Gavryk, 32, received 14 years' imprisonment after he admitted to moving the drugs on board the ship as he claimed he was 'following instructions', but cops accept he knew the least about the overall operation. Saeid Hassani, 40, who was the third officer, received a 15-year sentence. Two other men, who were on the boat the Castlemore that had been purchased in Castletownbere to collect drugs from the main vessel, were also sentenced for attempting to possess cocaine for sale or supply. 'MESSAGE IS CLEAR' Ukrainian national Vitaliy Lapa, 62, with an address at Rudenka, Repina Str in Berdyansk, received a sentence of 14.5 years while Jamie Harbron, 31, from Billingham in the UK, got 13.5 years. Detective Superintendent Joe O'Reilly from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau said: 'To those involved in drug trafficking the message is clear, the full force of the Irish State supported by our international partners is against you. 'The reality facing you is security interdictions, special investigations, the Special Criminal Court, lengthy sentences and asset seizure.' 7 Vitaliy Vlasoi made vigorous attempts to evade authorities 7 Mykhalio Gavryk was jailed for 14 years Credit: 2023 PA Media, All Rights Reserved
