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Irish Times
09-07-2025
- General
- Irish Times
Ballinteer two-bed with big south-facing garden a short walk from Dundrum Town Centre for €595,000
Address : 38 Ballinteer Gardens, Ballinteer, Dublin 16 Price : €595,000 Agent : Sherry FitzGerald View this property on It is one of life's coincidences that a pilot in the Irish Air Corps wound up buying a home in Ballinteer, Dublin 16, that was originally built in 1932 by the Irish Sailors' and Soldiers' Land Trust (ISSLT) for ex-servicemen of the first World War; the organisation's crest is still visible on the entrance pillars to the quiet cul-de-sac. 'Because of the very poor housing conditions in Ireland at the beginning of the 20th century, a promise of housing after the war was used to tempt Irish recruits into the British army during the latter part of the Great War,' according to a 2014 paper, entitled Old Ballinteer, written by a local history group formed by Ballinteer Active Retirement Association. 'After independence, and despite the initial opposition of the new Free State government, the British authorities felt obliged to build homes for Irish ex-servicemen in Ireland. The Free State government in 1923 passed the Land Trust Act establishing the ISSLT to allow the provision of housing in Ireland by the British authorities for Irish ex-servicemen,' the paper says. Livingroom Kitchen Dining area South-facing back garden The owner of 38 Ballinteer Gardens – a two-bedroom redbrick home extending to 65sq m (700sq ft) – purchased it in 2011 and has now put it on the market in excellent condition with a well-tended south-facing garden, seeking €595,000 through Sherry FitzGerald. READ MORE The end-terrace home, with its entrance facing out to the right, looks neat from the road, with a gravel driveway to the house, bordered by ample shrubs. When the owner first moved in, he had double-glazed windows fitted in the gridded style of the originals. At that he also had the home insulated – it now has a C1 Ber – replumbed and the electrics refitted. You enter the home into a small entrance hallway at the foot of the stairs that leads into the livingroom to the front; it's a good-sized room that has a fireplace at its centre, with alcoves for shelving on either side. This room connects to the kitchen and dining area which is a bright rectangular space with the kitchen built into one corner with the dining space opposite. The kitchen, although fitted in 2011, looks fresh with white wooden units, wood-effect countertops and a grey metro-tile splashback. There is also a utility cupboard for the washing machine under the stairs. Main bedroom Second bedroom Bathroom A glazed back door opens to the immaculate back garden, which extends to about 18.5sq m in total. It has a spacious paved patio just outside the door, beyond which is a raised lawn bordered by lush shrubbery and flower beds. Back inside, the main double bedroom sits to the front of the first floor with a feature fireplace and built-in bookshelves. A smaller double lies to the rear – also with a fireplace – as well as the bathroom, which features a bath with a shower attachment and is fully tiled in a sandy shade. This walk-in home is also extremely well-located, with Dundrum Town Centre and Balally green-line Luas stop both within a 15-minute walk – the Luas takes about 20 minutes to reach St Stephen's Green in Dublin city centre. Access to the M50 is also close by as well as the hiking trails of the Dublin Mountains.
RTÉ News
03-07-2025
- RTÉ News
Defence Forces monitor Russian vessel off Irish coast
The Irish Defence Forces monitored a Russian cargo ship off the Irish coast yesterday. An Irish Air Corps maritime patrol aircraft was dispatched from Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel to the southeast coast of Ireland to investigate the vessel. Between 5pm and 5.20pm yesterday evening, the Air Corps monitored the vessel in the Celtic Sea. The Airbus C-295 is one of two new patrol aircraft which were delivered to the Defence Forces last year. The Russian general cargo ship 'BARENTS' made its way through the Celtic Sea and sailed north to the Irish Sea overnight. Marine trackers forecast that the vessel is headed towards Murmansk in Russia. Data shows that the ship passed near undersea cables which run through Irish waters. A spokesperson for the Defence Forces said it cannot comment for "operational security reasons". The vessel was sanctioned by the United States in May 2024 and is known for turning its transponder off, which is a characteristic of Russia's shadow fleet. According to MarineTraffic, the BARENTS' signal data disappeared just after midnight off the northwest coast of France and reappeared at 10.20am this morning near Ireland's south coast.
Extra.ie
01-07-2025
- Extra.ie
Two arrested on inflatable boat amid massive West Cork drugs bust
Two men have been arrested as they were intercepted off the West Cork Coast after a huge quantity of drugs was seized. On Tuesday, members of the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau stopped a van in the Courtmacsherry area of Cork, arresting two men, aged in their 30s and 40s, following the seizure of cocaine. The seizure led to two further arrests, as a pair of men, also in their 30s and 40s, were pursued as they departed Broadstrand in Courtmacsheery in a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB). The Irish Naval ship, the L.É. William Butler Yeats was on patrol in the area as part of the Joint Task Force operation and responded to the RIB, alongside a Maritime patrol aircraft from the Irish Air Corps. Pic: Gareth Chaney/Collins An estimated €31m worth of cocaine was dropped to the shore and loaded into the van in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Acting on intelligence, a Joint Task Operation was carried out with the Irish Air Corps, Maritime patrol aircraft and Irish Naval Ship deployed to track down the men departing the area via the RIB. The Irish Naval ship, the L.É. William Butler Yeats was involved in the operation, with two Naval Service rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RIBs) and members of the ship sailing out to intercept the men fleeing the Cork coast. The suspect RIB was detained by Revenue Customs Services and the men on board were brought onto the L.É William Butler Yeats before the boat returned to Haulbowline Naval Base. All four men remain detained in Garda stations across Cork.
The Journal
01-07-2025
- The Journal
Naval Service detains suspected drug traffickers after '€30m cocaine' sea chase off west Cork
LAST UPDATE | 38 mins ago GARDAÍ HAVE ARRESTED two men after they were allegedly caught bringing a huge quantity of cocaine ashore in west Cork after a high speed sea chase. The Journal has learned that a two day drugs interdiction operation has seized an estimated €30m of suspected seizure is Ireland's biggest this year. The incident happened off Broad Strand, Courtmacsherry. Sources have said that specialist gardaí from the Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau as well as National Surveillance Unit and Emergency Response Unit were backed up by their colleagues in the Naval Service and Irish Air Corps. As armed gardaí moved in on an English and German national in a van on land with the drugs, two other men tried to flee in a high powered rigid hulled inflatable boat (RHIB). They were pursued by two RHIBs from the Naval Service and arrested, at sea, at gunpoint. They are currently in the custody of the Naval Service. The two men were detained by sailors from the LÉ William Butler Yeats, which was the navy ship that played a crucial part in Ireland's biggest drug seizure when it detained the MV Matthew. Advertisement It is believed they met a so-called 'mother ship' ship offshore in what is known as 'coopering' and were bringing the drugs back to shore to be loaded into a British registered van. During the operation the Air Corps' CASA C295 was orbiting overhead and followed the drugs ship along the south coast. Two of the arrested men have been taken to Bandon Garda Station and have been detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act. They can be detained for a maximum of seven days. In a statement gardaí said that the Joint Task Force drugs interdiction was still ongoing. 'This morning Gardaí from the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau stopped a van in the Courtmacsherry area of County Cork and a large quantity of suspected Cocaine has been recovered (exact quantity and value yet to be determined). 'Two males (30s and 40s) have been arrested and are currently detained in a Garda Station in Co. Cork under section 50 Criminal Justice Act 2007. 'The operation is supported by the Joint Task Force partners, Revenue's Customs Service, the Irish Naval Service, and local Gardaí and the Irish Air Corps,' the statement said. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Sunday World
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Sunday World
UAE Minister issues statement after extradition of Kinahan chief Sean McGovern
'This positive development is further evidence of the excellent criminal justice cooperation between the governments of the UAE and Ireland' McGovern was flown by the Irish Air Corps from Dubai and brought to court in Dublin under Garda escort The minister for justice in the United Arab Emirates has hailed the police forces of both countries following the recent extradition of Kinahan chief Sean McGovern to Ireland. Abdullah bin Sultan Al Nuaimi and Minister of Justice Jim O'Callaghan spoke by phone following the extradition of the Irish national, who is accused of murder and involvement in a criminal organisation. It followed a decision issued by the Dubai Court of Cassation after McGovern had spent eight months in prison in Dubai. According to a statement issued by the UAE, both ministers emphasised that the extradition underscores a firm and ongoing joint commitment to upholding the rule of law and fostering international cooperation. 'It reflects the strong relationship between the UAE and Ireland, our continued collaboration in the pursuit of international justice and a shared determination to ensure that justice is served,' the statement reads. 'This positive development is further evidence of the excellent criminal justice cooperation between the governments of the UAE and Ireland and highlights our joint dedication to ensuring that criminal prosecutions may be brought against those who attempt to evade justice.' Both ministers commended the Dubai Police and gardai 'for their ongoing engagement and commitment to enhancing police-to-police cooperation, recognising their vital role in joint efforts to combat the global threat of organised crime'. 'The two sides emphasised the importance of continued collaboration and joint initiatives between their respective police agencies to promote security, uphold the rule of law, and safeguard justice across borders.' McGovern was flown by the Irish Air Corps from Dubai and brought to court in Dublin under Garda escort Senior Kinahan gang member McGovern is back in Ireland after what has been described as a 'complicated and secretive' extradition process. Gardaí believed he was being returned home on a couple of other occasions in recent months, only for legal issues to arise at the last minute. The 39-year-old Dubliner is one of cartel leader Daniel Kinahan's closest confidants. The leadership of the Kinahan cartel, including Daniel, his father Christy Sr and brother Christopher Jr, remain in Dubai. The Kinahans are 'not panicking' over McGovern's extradition and 'have no plans to flee Dubai', according to garda intelligence. 'They've no plans to flee, and if they did, we would be able to find them because of international co-operation,' a source said. Sean McGovern News in 90 Seconds - 5th June 2025 Gardaí are awaiting a direction from the DPP on whether Daniel Kinahan and other members of his family should face a range of criminal charges, including leadership of an organised crime gang. The state prosecutor has been considering an extensive garda file on Daniel Kinahan and other senior cartel members for two years. 'It could be a good sign there is no direction yet. It means the DPP is very thoroughly looking at it,' the source said. As first reported in the Sunday World last year, the proposed extradition of McGovern was seen as a 'test case' for plans to eventually attempt to return Daniel Kinahan to Ireland to face charges. The source pointed out that navigating the extradition process for McGovern would prove 'very helpful' if gardaí make attempts to extradite Daniel Kinahan. 'The extradition process for Sean McGovern was challenging. Due process had to take place, which meant a lot of legal issues had to be overcome,' the source said. A good relationship was developed with authorities in the United Arab Emirates and there was a significant amount of help from Interpol on this case too, but it was a secretive process and very different to our own.' It is understood gardaí did not receive regular updates on developments in Dubai in relation to McGovern's planned extradition and instead 'had to trust the process'. Meanwhile, the father-of-two's journey home on a military aircraft that made a number of stops en route passed off without incident. McGovern's partner and the mother of his two children is expected to return to Ireland from Dubai. McGovern, formerly of Kildare Road, Crumlin, is the most senior member of the Kinahan crime group to be charged before the Irish courts. He appeared in the Special Criminal Court last Thursday evening, shortly after arriving in Ireland. He is charged with the murder of Noel Kirwan (62) at St Ronan's Drive, Clondalkin, Dublin, on December 22, 2016. Kirwan was shot dead as he sat in his car with his partner in the driveway of her home. He was not involved in the feud, but was targeted after being spotted beside Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch at a funeral. McGovern is also charged with directing a criminal organisation involved in the conspiracy to murder a rival gangster. The alleged offences were carried out as part of the Hutch-Kinahan feud, which claimed up to 18 lives in Ireland and abroad.
