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Irish Post
3 days ago
- Irish Post
Witness appeal after deaths of two people in Galway house fire
GARDAÍ have appealed for witnesses to come forward after two people died in a house fire in Connemara, Co. Galway. Officers and members of the fire service were called to reports of a fire at a home at Gleann Mhic Mhuireann in Casla at around 6.20am on June 3. Once the fire was brought under control the bodies of two people were discovered at the scene. They have since been named locally as Sonia 'Sonny' Jacobs, a US native, aged in her 70s, who moved to Ireland more than a decade ago. Ms Jacobs had previously served 17 years in a US prison, including time on death row, after she was wrongfully convicted of the murder of a US policeman and a Canadian constable. Sonia 'Sonny' Jacobs died in the house fire A man in his thirties, who is understood to have been her carer, also died in the incident. He has been named locally as Kevin Kelly, who was from the Casla area. Confirming his 'unexpected and tragic death' Mr Kelly's family said he will be 'lovingly missed and always remembered by his mother Fiona, his father Ken, Ken's partner Maureen and her son Jonathan, Kevin's partner Sheree and his siblings Jill and Cúán'. Mr Kelly's funeral will take place at Discovery Church at 1pm on June 7. The family have asked mourners to wear bright colours to the service. 'We respectfully request that we celebrate his wonderful life by all wearing bright colours to represent the fun, laughter and personality of Kevin,' they said. Gardaí have appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Clifden Garda Station on 095 22500, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station,' they state. See More: Connemara, Galway, House Fire
Irish Post
28-05-2025
- Irish Post
Two men in their 60s arrested after more than €5m worth of heroin and cocaine seized in Co. Meath
GARDAÍ have arrested two men in their 60s after more than €5m worth of heroin and cocaine was seized in Co. Meath. On Tuesday, Revenue officers seized 20kg of diamorphine (heroin) and 37kg of cocaine with an estimated value of approximately €5,400,000. The seizure was made as a result of an intelligence-led joint operation conducted by Revenue's Customs Service, the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau and Eastern Region colleagues, the Meath/Westmeath Divisional Drugs and Crime Units. The two men arrested are currently being detained at a garda station in Meath under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Drug Trafficking Act 1996. Investigations remain ongoing. The seizure was made as part of Revenue's ongoing joint investigations involving organised crime groups and the importation, sale and supply of illegal drugs.
The Journal
23-05-2025
- The Journal
Man in his 60s arrested in connection with Creeslough explosion which killed ten people
GARDAÍ INVESTIGATING THE death of ten people in an explosion at a service station in Creeslough, Co Donegal have arrested a man in his 60s this morning. It is the latest arrest in the probe into the horrific incident in October 2022. In a statement Gardaí said that the arrest was made this morning. Advertisement 'The investigation into the fatal explosion at a building complex in Creeslough, County Donegal is ongoing , co-ordinated from Milford Garda station where an Incident Room is established under the direction of a Garda Senior Investigating Officer. 'The investigation continues to be led by local Gardaí, in Donegal Division supported by the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (GNBCI) and other agencies including the Health & Safety Authority (HSA) & the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU). 'This morning investigating Gardaí have arrested 1 male aged in his 60's for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. 'This male is currently detained under the provisions of section 4 Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in the North Western Region,' a spokesman 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
The Journal
07-05-2025
- The Journal
Gardaí arrest another nine people in connection with Dublin riots
GARDAÍ HAVE ARRESTED another nine people in connection with the November 2023 riots in Dublin city centre. The latest arrests brings the total number of people arrested or interviewed in relation to their alleged offending on 23 November 2023 to 85. Of those 85, 66 have been charged with offences. One woman is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice this morning to be charged with criminal damage (arson) to a Dublin Bus bus at O'Connell Street Lower on 23 November 2023. Advertisement Between Sunday and Tuesday, Gardaí made nine arrests linked to the rioting. Three of the arrested individuals were adult women, four were adult men, and two were juvenile boys. Two of the women recently arrested were charged and released on station bail to appear in court at a later date and the two male juveniles were released pending the submission of files to the Director of the Youth Diversion Programme. The remaining were released without charge pending the submission of files to the Director of Public Prosecution. Gardaí have confirmed that 24 people have been arrested as a result of a media appeal made to the public in November 2024, which involved the release of photographs of dozens of 'persons of interest'. Gardaí are still appealing for anyone with information about the events of 23 November 2023, or anyone involved in organising or participating in these events, to contact the Garda investigation team at Store Street Garda Station at 01 666 8000, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any other garda station. 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
The Journal
01-05-2025
- The Journal
'It's not worth it': Gardaí and RSA issue drug-driving warning in new awareness campaign
GARDAÍ AND THE Road Safety Authority (RSA) have issued a warning to drivers across the country ahead of the bank holiday weekend, urging them to avoid driving under the influence. The appeal to drivers comes less than two weeks after the Easter bank holiday weekend, when three people died on Irish roads and 12 more were seriously injured across 11 accidents. During the same period, 149 people were arrested for drink and drug driving. Gardaí have said that they will step up roadside enforcement this weekend, with a significant number of drink and drug testing checkpoints and unmarked garda vehicles to be rolled out over the coming days. Speaking ahead of the operation, Garda Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries told reporters that over 810 people have been arrested so far this year on the roadside for driving under the influence of drugs. Approximately half of those arrested are under the age of 30, she said. A garda checkpoint in Dublin city. Andrew Walsh / The Journal Andrew Walsh / The Journal / The Journal 'I cannot emphasise enough the danger that you're putting yourself in and the danger you're putting other road users in,' Humphries said. 'The risk you're taking is not worth it. You do not want to be responsible for injuring yourself, perhaps killing another person because you took that chance of driving while it's not the influence of drugs.' The appeal coincides with the launch of an RSA campaign on the issue of drug driving in Ireland, which they say aims to 'correct public misconceptions' and raise awareness, especially among young people, about the risks of drug-driving. Advertisement A number of TV, radio and social media advertisements will be rolled out by the RSA in the coming days to raise awareness of the dangers of drug driving. An RSA warned that even small quantities of drugs could impair a person's ability to drive safely, and driving under the influence could lead to someone losing their job, restrict their ability to travel internationally and affect their personal relationships. Sarah O'Connor, Director of Partnerships and External Affairs at the RSA, said that there are 'very real consequences' to driving under the influence. 'Your motor skills are impaired, you do not have appropriate reaction do not have appropriate coordination, and your perception is altered,' O'Connor explained. 'None of those make for a good driver or a safe driver, but those are the risks you take if you get behind the wheel and you're under the influence.' Last year, the Medical Bureau of Road Safety received 4,348 samples for drug analysis, a 12% increase on the year before. In almost three-quarters (73%) of the positive drug results, the drivers were under 44 years of age and most were men. Cannabis and cocaine were the top two drugs found. While gardaí were supplied with 20,000 roadside drug-testing devices in 2023, this has more than doubled to 45,000 this year. Assistant garda commissioner for roads policing Paula Hilman said gardaí were encountering more people failing roadside drug tests. 'Our enforcement data shows that Gardaí are encountering an increased number of people failing roadside drug tests,' Hilman said. 'Half of those detected driving under the influence of drugs since January 2024, were aged under 30.' 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
