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Teenager Seriously Injured in Ballymun Shooting
Fatal Incident
Featured
February 15, 2026 3 min read

Teenager Seriously Injured in Ballymun Shooting; Gardaí Appeal for Witnesses

A teenage male has been seriously injured after being shot in Ballymun, north Dublin, prompting an immediate response from An Garda Síochána and emergency services. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

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March 2026

Stay Safe Stay Clear Around Electricity: Guidance for Emergency Responders

ESB Networks outlines critical safety protocols for emergency responders dealing with electrical incidents, including the vital 1800 372 999 emergency line.

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Four Seasons Hotel Monaghan
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Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club, Monaghan: The Perfect Getaway in Every Season

There are places that shine at one time of year, and then there are places that evolve beautifully with every season. Nestled in the heart of County Monaghan, the Four Seasons Hotel & Leisure Club is firmly in the latter category — a destination perfectly attuned to the rhythm of the year, whatever the weather.

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Gardaí and Fire Service Respond to Suspected Arson Incident at Cork Property
Fire Services / Garda
February 16, 2026

Gardaí and Fire Service Respond to Suspected Arson Incident at Cork Property

Emergency services attended the scene of a suspected criminal damage by fire incident at a residential property in Rochestown, Cork.

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Distinguished Service Medals Ceremony
Defence Forces
February 12, 2026

Distinguished Service Medals to be Presented at Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa

Four Defence Forces members will receive Distinguished Service Medals for their courageous response to a serious knife attack at Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa in August 2024.

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Gardaí Brace for Violent Gangland Retaliation After Dublin Slashing
Gardaí
February 10, 2026

Gardaí Brace for Violent Gangland Retaliation After Dublin Slashing

An Garda Síochána has heightened security measures across Dublin following a violent slashing incident believed to be linked to ongoing gangland feuds.

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Healthcare System Pressures
Healthcare
February 9, 2026

Healthcare System Pressures

Ireland's healthcare system remains under significant pressure from seasonal illnesses as flu and other respiratory viruses continue to circulate widely.

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Irish EDs Leading the Way in Sustainability
Healthcare
February 9, 2026

Irish EDs Leading the Way in Sustainability

Emergency departments across Ireland are being recognised for environmental leadership as part of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine's GreenED accreditation programme.

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Lingering Winter Weather & Flood Alerts
Safety
February 9, 2026

Lingering Winter Weather & Flood Alerts

Heavy rain and the ongoing risk of flooding continue to affect large parts of Ireland this week. Met Éireann has issued multiple Status Orange rain warnings for counties including Dublin, Louth, Waterford, and Wicklow.

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Driving car on highway on a snowy morning , close up of hands on steering wheel
Safety
February 9, 2026

Challenging Travel Conditions Continue

Persistent adverse weather has led to hazardous travel conditions nationwide, particularly on rural and commuter routes.

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Voluntary Emergency Response Expansion in Leinster
Emergency Services
February 7, 2026

Voluntary Emergency Response Expansion in Leinster

A new partnership between Dublin Airport Fire & Rescue Service (DAFRS), the National Ambulance Service (NAS), and the medical charity CRITICAL is boosting emergency medical volunteer response across the Leinster region.

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Over €2 Million Funding for Cross-Border Fire & Rescue Training
Fire Services
February 7, 2026

Over €2 Million Funding for Cross-Border Fire & Rescue Training

Fire and emergency services in Ireland and Northern Ireland have secured over €2 million in EU PEACEPLUS funding for a major cross-border fire and rescue training project aimed at strengthening interoperability and disaster preparedness.

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A crime scene in a city at night with yellow police tape.
Emergency Services
February 5, 2026

Multi-Vehicle Collision on the M7

Emergency services responded to a significant multi-vehicle collision on the M7 motorway earlier this month, prompting a full response from Gardaí, ambulance crews, and roadway safety teams.

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Irish Red Cross flood support clinic
Charity
February 4, 2026

Irish Red Cross Clinic to Support Flood-Affected Businesses

The Irish Red Cross will host a business clinic in Enniscorthy to support small businesses and community organisations affected by recent severe weather with Emergency Humanitarian Flooding Scheme applications.

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People, volunteer and grocery distribution at warehouse, community charity
Charity
January 15, 2026

Irish Red Cross Launches Winter Emergency Appeal for Vulnerable Communities

The Irish Red Cross has launched its annual winter emergency appeal to support vulnerable communities across Ireland during the cold months.

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Chicago, United States – August 21, 2016: The Chicago Air and Water Show in Illinois, USA
Ambulance Services
January 7, 2026

HEMS Paramedics undergo Helicopter Underwater Escape Training

The National Ambulance Service put some of its HEMS Paramedic trainees through their paces recently in the pool as part of NAS internal recruitment process.

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