Irish Prison Service search for escaped prisoner
A convicted drug dealer has escaped from an open prison in Co Cavan. The Dubliner, who has been in jail for over 10 years, absconded from Loughan House near North Leitrim on Monday. The Irish Prison Service has confirmed his escape and says Gardaí have been notified. The prisoner, who…
Three people arrested in Cavan following operation targeting dissident republican activity
A significant search operation targeting dissident republican activity took place in County Cavan this morning. The operation involved the searches of a number of premises by personnel from the Special Detective Unit (SDU), supported by the Ballistics and Forensics Section and local personnel from the Northern Region. Three persons…
No arrests made in relation to Cavan blackmail attempt
Gardaí have confirmed that all seven men arrested in relation to a potential blackmail / extortion plot in Co. Cavan on Sunday have been released without charge. Files will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. Gardaí have also confirmed that Investigations are ongoing into the incident.
Arrests made in Cavan after Blackmail plot
7 men have been arrested in an operation targeting a potential blackmail/extortion plot in Co. Cavan yesterday. Gardai stopped and searched 4 cars where they found a number of balaclavas and concealed firearms and ammunition. Phones and other items were also seized. The men range in age from their 20s…
Sligo has the lowest rate of Covid-19 deaths in the country
Sligo has the lowest rate of Covid-19 deaths per 100,000 of population in the Country. 17 deaths have been reported in Sligo due to Covid 19. This represents a death rate of 25.9 per 100,000 of population. The figures compiled by the Department of Health for the Irish Independent…
Two bodies discovered close to Belturbet
Two bodies have been found in a house in Cavan. The bodies were discovered by Gardai last night (Sunday) The man and woman were discovered at a house in Cloverhill close to Belturbet. The pair were believed to be both in their 40’s and gardaí are investigating…
Covid-19: Continuing concern over numbers in Donegal, Cavan
Cavan and Donegal continue to have the highest number of new Covid-19 cases in the north west. Yesterday evening, 56 new cases were announced for Donegal, 19 in Cavan, 7 in Sligo and fewer than five in Leitrim. The number of new cases in those counties during the past 14…