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Sunday World
a day ago
- Sunday World
Two teenagers arrested after shots fired at home in Midlands
A garda spokesman also appealed for any witnesses who were in the Ardleigh Park area of the town at the time of the shooting to come forward to them. Two teenagers have been arrested after shots were fired at a home in Mullingar, Co Westmeath on Monday afternoon. The shooting occurred at approximately 1.40pm and no injuries were reported at the time. Gardai said they have arrested the two males in connection with 'an incident involving the discharge of a firearm at a residential location.' A garda spokesman also appealed for any witnesses who were in the Ardleigh Park area of the town close to the time of the shooting to come forward to them. "Two male youths, aged in their late teens, were subsequently arrested and are currently detained pursuant to Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939, at a Garda Station in the Co. Westmeath area,' the spokesman said. 'Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward. 'Any persons who were in the Ardleigh Park area of Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, between 12.30pm and 2.30pm on Monday 14th July 2025 and who may have witnessed the incident should contact investigating Gardaí. Any road users who were travelling in this vicinity at the time, and who may have camera footage including dash cam, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. 'Gardaí can be contacted at Mullingar Garda Station on (044) 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. 'Investigations are ongoing.' Stock image Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 15th 2025
The Journal
a day ago
- The Journal
Two teenagers arrested after shots fired in Mullingar
TWO TEENAGE MALES have been arrested in connection with shots fired yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred at a 'residential location' in Mullingar, Co Westmeath at approximately 1:40pm. No injuries were reported. The two male youths, aged in their late teens, are currently detained pursuant to Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939, at a Garda Station in the Co Westmeath area. Advertisement Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward. Anyone who was in the Ardleigh Park area of Mullingar between 12:30pm and 2:30pm yesterday and may have witnessed the incident has been asked to contact investigating gardaí. Gardaí can be contacted at Mullingar Garda Station on (044) 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. Investigations are ongoing. 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
Irish Post
a day ago
- Irish Post
Family ‘anxious' for answers as anniversary of unsolved murder of Paul Byrne falls
A RENEWED appeal for information has been issued today on the anniversary of the disappearance of Paul 'Frank' Byrne. The 20-year-old's remains were discovered in a wooded area by a forestry worker near Blessington in Co. Wicklow on July 29, 2010. He had last been seen on July 15, 2009 at Kilmartin Green in Tallaght, Dublin. On that day he was reported to have been seen leaving the estate in a 2000 registered wine-coloured Mitsubishi Carisma accompanied by other men. Paul 'Frank' Byrne' remains were found in woodland in Co. Wicklow in 2010 His mother reported him missing the following day. To date, five people have been arrested in connection with the investigation although no one has been brought to justice for Paul's murder. 'It is now sixteen years since Paul Byrne was last seen and Gardaí at Blessington Garda Station are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance and information in relation to his disappearance and murder,' the police force said in a statement today. 'Paul's family are anxious for the investigation to progress to bring them closure,' they added. Gardaí are appealing to those who may have information since 2009, or who may have come into possession of information in the intervening years, to come forward. Gardaí are urging individuals, who sixteen years on may want to come forward to do so, especially if relationships or associations have changed over the years. With the passage of time, people may now feel more comfortable sharing information with Gardaí. Gardaí would like to assure the public that they will treat anyone assisting the investigation in a sensitive manner. Anyone with information can contact Gardaí in Blessington at (045) 865 202, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. See More: Appeal, Dublin, Murder, Paul Byrne, Wickow
The Journal
a day ago
- The Journal
Gardaí renew appeal for information over murder of Paul 'Frank' Byrne in 2010
GARDAÍ HAVE RENEWED their appeal for information in relation to the murder of 20-year-old Paul 'Frank' Byrne, whose remains were discovered near Blessington, Co Wicklow on the 29 July, 2010. Paul was last seen on the 15 July 2009 at Kilmartin Green in Tallaght, Dublin 24 when it was reported that he left the estate in a 2000 registered wine-coloured Mitsubishi Carisma accompanied by other men. This was the last sighting of Paul Byrne. Paul was reported missing by his mother at Tallaght Garda Station the following day. His body was found two weeks later in a wooded area by a forestry worker near Blessington. 'To date, five people have been arrested in connection with this investigation, however no one has been brought to justice for Paul's murder,' a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said in a statement. Advertisement It is now sixteen years since Paul Byrne was last seen and gardaí at Blessington Garda Station are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance and information in relation to his disappearance and murder. Paul's family are anxious for the investigation to progress to bring them closure. Gardaí are appealing to those who may have information since 2009, or who may have come into possession of information in the intervening years, to come forward. They are urging individuals who, sixteen years on, may want to come forward, especially if relationships or associations have changed over the years. Gardaí say that, with the passage of time, people may now feel more comfortable sharing information. They say they will treat anyone assisting the investigation in a sensitive manner. Anyone with information can contact Gardaí in Blessington at (045) 865 202, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any 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
Extra.ie
a day ago
- Extra.ie
Gardaí renew appeal over murder of man found in forest 15 years ago
Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information about the murder of a young man from Dublin whose body was found in a forest near Blessington in County Wicklow, 15 years ago. 20-year-old Paul 'Frank' Byrne, was last seen on 15th of July 2009, at Kilmartin Green in Tallaght, Dublin 24, when its believed he left the area in a wine coloured Mitsubishi Carisma car, accompanied by a number of other men. This was the last time Paul Byrne was seen alive. He was reported missing by his mother the following day and his body was found in a wooded area by a forestry worker on July 29th 2010. Paul (Frank) Byrne. Pic: An Garda Siochana To date, five people have been arrested in connection with the investigation, however, no one has been brought to justice for Paul's murder. Now sixteen years on, Gardaí in Blessington are renewing their appeal for assistance and information and are urging anyone, who may know anything about what happened to Paul, or have learned of any details in the intervening years to come forward. Gardai say that with the passage of time, people may now feel more comfortable sharing information about the case and especially if relationships or associations have changed over the years, and they have assured the public that they will treat anyone assisting in the investigation in a 'sensitive manner' and added 'Paul's family are anxious for the investigation to progress to bring them closure.' Anyone with information can contact Gardaí in Blessington at (045) 865 202, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
