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The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Gardai hunt thug at centre of ‘violent' feud after petrol bomb attack & Gucci Gang clashes amid ‘more control' bid
GARDAI are hunting for a young associate of dead hitman Glen O'Toole who is at the centre of a dangerous feud as he and his pals attempt to take over Mr Flashy's patch. 2 Gardai are seeking an associate of dead hitman Glen O'Toole 2 The thug and his pals are attempting to take over Mr Flashy's patch The man's home was He and his friend are aligned to major This mob has previously been embroiled in a dispute with But Ward and his younger brother Eric O'Driscoll Read more in News The petrol bombing and failed pipe bomb attacks this month happened after the Fitzgerald-linked mob stole electric motorbikes from another rival crew. He previously was closely linked to Glen O'Toole, a hitman who took his own life in The hood later lost another close pal, Shane Fowler, who died in May 2018, after he crashed his motorbike into a pole while armed on his way to a planned hit on Mr Flashy. Most read in the Irish Sun A source said: 'This individual is one of the main criminals involved in the feud. 'Taking him out of the situation will give gardai more control on the overall feud and help prevent any further violence.' RAID RESULTS Gardai hit both sides of the feud in eight separate raids days after the latest attacks earlier this month . They seized a pump-action shotgun, four motorcycles, €10,000 in cannabis, heroin worth €4,200, a tracking device and a number of phones. More officers from the Armed Support Unit have been posted to the area as part of ongoing efforts to curb the dispute.
Dublin Live
06-05-2025
- Dublin Live
Footage emerges of drone used to carry bomb in Dublin attack
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Video has emerged of a drone used to carry a bomb in an attack in Dublin - as tensions rise between gangland factions. The Irish Mirror today revealed that used a drone to launch a flying bomb attack against a rival in Dublin overnight. We revealed that the Defence Forces' EOD unit had to be called to be make the pipe bomb safe following the incident in Finglas, north Dublin early this morning. It's believed to be the first time criminals have ever used to a drone to launch a flying bomb – and comes as tensions between two gangs in the area have been simmering for the past fortnight. Sources have told us that the drone was flying near Glenties Park when it crashed away from its target at a house that has no connection to the feud or crime. The target of the attack was a low level criminal in the Finglas area who is part of a gang that has been rowing with another outfit for the past few weeks - and shots have been fired several times. We have learned that an ally of the criminal targeted with the drone bomb was also in the rival gang's sights overnight. It is understood that criminal left his own home a few hundred yards away from the failed drone attack when he heard what happened. Gardai who rushed to the scene discovered the drone and found that it contained a suspected pipe bomb. They quickly called in the Defence Forces' Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit – or bomb squad – who made the device safe. It's understood it was a sophisticated and viable device – and the experts had to carry out a controlled explosion on it. A number of houses were evacuated during the alert, which lasted several hours. The device has now been removed for technical examination by experts. Gardai confirmed it called in the Defence Forces during the alert. A spokesman told us: "Gardaí attended a domestic residence following reports of a suspicious device in Glenties Park, Finglas, Dublin 11 in the early hours of this morning, Monday 5th May 2025. "The Irish Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team attended the scene and conducted a controlled explosion on the viable suspect device. Investigations are ongoing." We have asked the Defence Forces for comment. Sources tell us the outfit behind the drone attack is led by a thug who was once a key ally of Glen Ward, the criminal who ran the infamous Gucci Gang in the area. But they fell out a few years ago and are now bitter rivals. He is a suspect for a murder bid on Flashy and his brother Eric O'Driscoll in Finglas in June 2022. Ward's enemy is now involved in a feud with another gang. And the criminal, who himself was shot several years ago, is also a suspect for the horror attack on Browne's Steakhouse in nearby Blanchardstown on Christmas Eve, 2023. Gunman Tristan Sherry was murdered moments after he shot and fatally wounded Jason Hennessy, 48, in the attack. Sherry, 26, had another gunman with him - and detectives believe it was the man behind the flying drone attack. Ward, 32, was last week jailed for five and a half years for firearms offences. (Image: REX/Shutterstock) He was jailed for firing a semi-automatic rifle AR-15 rifle from the back door of a Finglas home during a house party in January 2022. Ms Justice Melanie Greally told the Special Criminal Court the firearm Ward used was powerful and capable of causing serious injury or death. She noted that gardai found the weapon alongside a "sizeable cache" of ammunition. Video footage retrieved from a phone showed Ward, having already fired the gun, encouraging his younger brother Eric O'Driscoll to take and discharge the firearm, she added. (Image: Collins Courts) Ward previously pleaded guilty to a charge that on January 1, 2022 at an address in Finglas he possessed or had control of a .223 calibre Remington AR-15 semi-automatic rifle in circumstances giving rise to a reasonable inference that he did not have it for a lawful purpose. O'Driscoll, 23, pleaded guilty to possession of the same gun. He was jailed for five years. Gardai discovered the rifle alongside a military sub-machine gun during a search of a house in Finglas in February 2022. Ward's gang was one of the most dangerous in Dublin and was heavily involved in drug dealing, violence and intimidation. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Associated Press
23-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Flashy Finance Acquires BeeMee.Buzz, Launches Flashy Buzz to Power Music-Driven Financial Infrastructure
04/22/2025, San Francisco, CA // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // Flashy Finance, the financial protocol stack for the cultural economy, today announced the acquisition of BeeMee, a music-first social platform designed around karaoke, remix culture, and self-expression. The acquisition marks Flashy's strategic expansion into the sound layer of digital culture and the official launch of Flashy Buzz, a new division dedicated to music-powered financial infrastructure. This development follows Flashy's recent acquisition of viral gaming ecosystem Funny Till You Die, where the company now powers decentralized financial tools across games, memes, and social platforms. 'We're not building a bank,' said Michael Gord, CEO of Flashy Finance. 'We're building a modern PayPal—for a world powered by games, memes, music, and culture.' Founded to reimagine karaoke as a social and viral experience, BeeMee allows users to sing, remix, and share musical content across dynamic fan-driven distribution networks. With the integration of Flashy's financial tools, BeeMee users will soon have access to: By embedding financial primitives into the core of music participation, Flashy aims to convert cultural engagement into liquid value. Flashy Buzz is the newly launched music-forward division of Flashy Finance. The division will focus on building and scaling: Flashy Buzz will collaborate with artists, remix communities, music DAOs, karaoke studios, and rhythm-based gaming projects to redefine how music can be monetized in the digital age. Flashy Finance is advancing a clear thesis: Games, content, social media, memes, sports, and music are the new verticals of retail finance. By embedding programmable finance into culture, Flashy is constructing the infrastructure needed to turn participation into ownership. With BeeMee and Flashy Buzz, Flashy is expanding its reach across culture and creator economies—transforming the internet's feed into a decentralized financial layer. 'This isn't just an acquisition,' Gord added. 'It's a declaration. The bank of the future will be built from the feed up.' About Flashy Finance Flashy Finance is a financial protocol stack designed for the cultural economy. Focused on creators, gamers, fans, and digital communities, Flashy transforms participation into equity through innovative tools that include programmable finance, memes, XP systems, and cultural rituals. About BeeMee BeeMee is a social music platform that reimagines karaoke as a viral, creator-first experience. Built for Gen Z self-expression, BeeMee combines native video tools, remixable audio tracks, and fan-driven distribution to turn every song into a social moment. By enabling participatory music experiences, BeeMee captures the vibe and voice of the next generation of digital creators. Media Contact Email: [email protected] Twitter: @flashyfinance
Sunday World
21-04-2025
- Sunday World
Gardai probing ‘arson' attack in Finglas house blaze as incident may be revenge on relative
Sources have confirmed to the Sunday World that officers investigating the fire, which broke out early Friday morning, are treating it as an incident of 'criminal damage.' Flames and smoke billow from the property not far from the home of Mr Flashy The scene of the suspected arson attack in Finglas GardaÍ investigating a blaze that engulfed a home on Deanstown Green in Finglas on Friday morning are now probing it as a suspected arson attack. Sources have confirmed to the Sunday World that officers investigating the fire, which broke out early Friday morning, are treating it as an incident of 'criminal damage.' A motive for the attack is now being sought. One line of inquiry is that the blaze may have been deliberately started as a revenge attack against a relative of the innocent property-owner. 'The suspicion is that this relative has made a number of enemies due to his own criminal activities,' a local source told the Sunday World. 'He is suspected of being behind a campaign of thefts in the area and has amassed a lot of enemies because of this.' The location of Friday morning's suspected arson attack is just a couple of hundred yards from the home of Glen Ward – the man identified in court as the gangster nicknamed 'Mr Flashy'. However, the attack is not believed to be linked to Ward or his rivals – and none of the people living in the home are involved with the so-called Flashy gang. Ward (32) pleaded guilty last month in the Special Criminal Court to possessing a Remington AR-15 semi- automatic rifle at his North Dublin home in February 2022. Flames and smoke billow from the property Ward earned the nickname Mr Flashy because of his love for designer clothes, expensive watches and luxury holidays. He directed the activities of a gang known as the 'Gucci Gang.' The gang has been involved in a number of violent gangland feuds which led to the deaths of both Zachary Parker and Sean Little and their associates Jordan Davis and Hamid Sanambar.' Ward's brother, Eric O'Driscoll (23), also pleaded guilty to possession of the same gun as his more infamous brother. During a sentencing hearing for O'Driscoll last year, it was heard that during a search of a home in Finglas in February 2022, gardaí recovered the semi-automatic rifle along with a military grade sub-machine gun and ammunition. The guns were found to be in good condition and were successfully fired by a Garda ballistics examiner, the detective said. Det Insp Kelly said analysts found a video clip on the phone in which O'Driscoll could be seen taking the AR-15 rifle from another man and firing it from the rear of a home in Finglas. A source told the Sunday World that following the incarceration of Ward, people hoped criminality in the area would die down. 'People are hoping this attack is an isolated event and not the start of a fresh round of tit for tat violence,' the source said.
Associated Press
15-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Flashy Acquires Funny Till U Die to Bring the Fun Back into Finance
04/15/2025, San Francisco, CA // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // Flashy Finance, the newly rebranded consumer-facing DeFi platform formerly known as Life DeFi, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Funny Till U Die, a viral gaming and entertainment platform. As part of the acquisition, Flashy Finance will also be launching Flashy Fun, which marks the next step in Flashy Finance's mission to embed decentralized finance (DeFi) into the fabric of internet culture — transforming games, social networks and digital experiences into modern-day retail banks. As part of the acquisition, David Lucatch, co-founder of Funny Till U Die, will join the Flashy Finance executive team, bringing his proven track record in digital identity, entertainment, and Web3 innovation to accelerate the integration of Flashy Fun. 'We believe the future of finance doesn't live in bank apps — it lives in the games we play and the networks we live on,' said Eric Benz & Christian Papathanasiou, co-founders of Flashy Finance. 'We're excited that David and the Funny Till U Die team has joined Flashy. By integrating Flashy's finance functionality directly into Funny Till U Die's games, we're turning online entertainment into powerful, accessible and fun financial ecosystems.' This acquisition reinforces Flashy Finance's broader strategy to be the consumer gateway to the Lif3 blockchain ecosystem, delivering financial infrastructure as a service to partners across entertainment, gaming, and social platforms. Funny Till U Die's creative IP and user engagement will now serve as a canvas for DeFi innovation, enabling players to earn, spend, and interact with on-chain assets seamlessly inside the entertainment experiences they love. Flashy Finance will continue expanding its ecosystem of apps — including iOS, Android, Chrome, and web — to support new embedded finance use cases, with more major partnerships and activations to be announced in the coming weeks. About Flashy Finance Flashy Finance (formerly Life DeFi) is a decentralized finance platform and the primary consumer frontend for the Lif3 blockchain ecosystem. Flashy offers financial infrastructure as a service to games, creators, and social platforms — powering the next generation of retail banking through Web3-native experiences. About Funny Till U Die Funny Till U Die is a digital entertainment and gaming brand built to push the boundaries of interactive internet culture. Known for its irreverent games and viral humor, it merges play with purpose in the age of Web3. Media Contact: Robert Penington [email protected] This content was first published by KISS PR Brand Story. Read here >> Flashy Acquires Funny Till U Die to Bring the Fun Back into Finance
