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Clonmel man Tom McMahon hits the target again at World Police and Fire Games

Clonmelman Tom McMahon has maintained his successful record at the World Police and Fire Games, which this year were held in Rotterdam in Holland. A retired Detective Garda, Tom finished in second place, as well as securing two third place finishes, ...

21 Aug 2022 at 11:00

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Arrest over fatal stabbing of 87-year-old on mobility scooter

A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of 87-year-old Thomas O’Halloran on a mobility scooter in west London. He was arrested at an address in Southall, west London, in the early hours of Thursday, the Metropolitan Police ...

18 Aug 2022 at 21:19

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One Tipperary town needs full-time high ranking gardaí, says Joint Policing Committee Chairman

Roscrea Garda Station recently reopened to the public after extensive renovation work - but the town needs a full-time high ranking member of the force stationed there. That's the opinion of Chairman of the Tipperary Joint Policing Committee ...

18 Aug 2022 at 14:05

National News

Pensioner killed after being struck by car that rolled down hill

An 80-year-old woman has died after being hit by an unoccupied car that rolled down a hill. Scottish Police were called to Willow Drive in Airdrie on Saturday night at around 8.30pm after the accident. The woman was pronounced dead at the ...

16 Aug 2022 at 11:53

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‘Sweet, lovely’ 87-year-old man shown busking for Ukraine months before attack

Footage of the “sweet, lovely” 87-year-old man on a mobility scooter who was stabbed to death shows him busking to raise money for Ukraine months before the killing. Thomas O’Halloran can be seen playing his accordion and smiling with a ...

18 Aug 2022 at 00:07

Commissioner admits ‘poor behaviour’ by some gardai who took 999 calls

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Report into 999 calls cancelled by gardai identifies ‘substantial shortcomings’

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has acknowledged the findings of a report which revealed “poor behaviour” surrounding the cancelling of 999 calls by gardai. The report identified “substantial shortcomings” in call handling, including ...

29 Sept 2022 at 15:05

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Nenagh has had the highest increase in assault figures

Nenagh saw the highest increase in both assaults and crimes against the person, according to a presentation given at a recent sitting of the Tipperary Joint Policing Committee. Assaults have increased in Nenagh by 82%, and crimes ...

13 Aug 2022 at 10:00

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Reduction in online fraud following Thurles gardaí webinar

At this month’s meeting of the Joint Policing Committee, Chief Superintendent Derek Smart said there had been a reduction in the rate of fraud in Tipperary. He said a recent online seminar on recognising fraud hosted by Thurles ...

14 Aug 2022 at 20:00

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Four Tipperary gardaí accepted for promotion

Chief Superintendent Derek Smart told a recent sitting of the Tipperary JPC that all four gardaí in the division who went forward for promotion had been approved. He said they would receive their promotion in the next 12 ...

14 Aug 2022 at 10:00

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Significant reduction in some traffic offences across Tipperary

Attendees at a recent sitting of the Joint Policing Committee heard that there had been a reduction in many traffic offences. Fatal collisions were down 20%, and driving while intoxicated was down 14%. Drug driving ...

13 Aug 2022 at 20:00

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Tipperary gardaí expect theft to increase with the rise in cost of living

Chief Superintendent Derek Smart has said he expects theft to rise as the cost of living increases. He was responding to a question from Sinn Fein TD Martin Browne, at a recent sitting of the Tipperary Joint ...

11 Aug 2022 at 19:17

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Concerns raised over new Clare-Tipp Garda Division

Concerns were raised at last month’s sitting of the Tipperary Joint Policing Committee about the changes to the Tipperary policing division. Chief Superintendent Derek Smart said the Tipperary division is ...

12 Aug 2022 at 20:45

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