Sudden death of man (34) being investigated by Garda watchdog – The Irish Times

The sudden death of a man aged 34 on Saturday in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, is being investigated by Fiosrú, the Office of the Police Ombudsman. Fiosrú has appealed to any witnesses to the incident to come forward, including anyone who was on Main Street in Mullingar between 10am and 11am on Saturday, March 28th. They … Read more

‘I’ll handcuff myself to Leinster House if he doesn’t lose his job,’ says ex-wife of garda who assaulted her – The Irish Times

A decade after Margaret Loftus disclosed to Garda colleagues she had suffered domestic violence at the hands of her ex-husband, garda Trevor Bolger, she still fears he may not lose his job. She has pledged to handcuff herself to the gates of Leinster House if he is not dismissed from the force. Last Friday, Bolger … Read more