Each case starts with a news report. The line beside it follows the case through arrest, charge, court and sentence. A dashed step means no outlet reported it, though a later step shows it happened.
14 cases now at reported in Dublin, latest report first
- No. 0056
36 computers stolen from unfinished National Children's Hospital in Dublin
Theft · Dublin
36 computers, each estimated to be worth around €1,000, were stolen from the Early Access areas of the unfinished National Children's Hospital in Dublin 8 on 30 and 31 July 2026. The theft was identified by Children's Health Ireland's ICT team and reported to gardaí at Kilmainham. No suspects have been identified or arrested, and a Garda Síochána investigation is ongoing. A security review of all access routes into the Early Access area was conducted after the incident.
Reported27 Oct1 report from rte.ie
- No. 0032
Woman in 60s killed in pedestrian collision on Fonthill Road, West Dublin
Road traffic collision · Dublin
Victim: woman, 60sA woman in her 60s was struck by a car on Fonthill Road at Liffey Valley, West Dublin, on Monday 26 October 2026, shortly before 5:30 pm. She was pronounced dead at the scene and no other injuries were reported. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators examined the scene and the local coroner was notified, with a post-mortem examination due to take place. Gardaí issued a public appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage from road users on Fonthill Road at the time. No arrest or charge has been reported.
Reported26 Oct3 reports from dublinlive.ie, extra.ie, thejournal.ie
- No. 0027
Unidentified man's body found at Clondalkin waste recycling facility
Death · Dublin
Victim: Andrew Haire, Irish man, 35 (judged from name)Andrew HaireVictim: Mark Burke, Irish man, 36 (judged from name)Mark BurkeVictim: man, 20-50 (reports differ: 20 to 50)An unidentified man's body was found by workers at the Greyhound Recycling Centre in Clondalkin, Dublin, before 1am on Saturday 24 October 2026. The man, described as aged 20 to 50 with a slim build, white complexion, brown or blonde hair and no tattoos, was wearing a white Adidas t-shirt, blue Nike sweatshirt, grey Nike tracksuit bottoms and a navy/white Adidas tracksuit top. Gardaí believe the body had been at the facility for a number of days and have committed a homicide inquiry, with a post-mortem completed but results withheld for operational reasons. As of 26 October 2026 the man remains unidentified and Gardaí are appealing to the public for information, having released a photograph of the tracksuit top.
Reported25 Oct5 reports from dublinlive.ie, extra.ie, irishtimes.com, rte.ie, thejournal.ie
- No. 0063
Garda seriously injured after falling from moving patrol van outside Dalymount Park
Road traffic incident · Dublin
Victim: man, 30sA male garda in his 30s based in the Dublin Region suffered a serious head injury after falling from a moving patrol van outside Dalymount Park on Phibsborough Road, Dublin 7, at approximately 10.20pm on Friday 24 October 2026. He was policing a League of Ireland match between Bohemians and Shelbourne FC at the time. The garda was taken to Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, where he remains in serious condition. An Garda Síochána is investigating all the circumstances of the road traffic incident, with no arrests or charges reported as of the latest coverage.
Reported24 Oct2 reports from dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie
- No. 0020
SF TD named as chair of charity under money laundering investigation
Money laundering · Dublin
Suspect: Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Irish man (judged from name)Aengus Ó SnodaighSuspect: Tony Geoghegan, Irish man (judged from name)Tony GeogheganGardaí and the Charities Regulator are investigating Liberty Recycling Ltd, a Dublin-based charity that recycles clothing and provides employment to people affected by drugs, for alleged money laundering. Searches were carried out on 21 and 22 October 2026 at locations in the Dublin, Eastern and Southern Regions, including an accountant's office, during which two BMW X5 cars worth €250,000 and luxury goods worth €40,000 were seized. Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh is the charity's chairman and Tony Geoghegan is a trustee, though there is no suggestion either is under investigation. No findings have been reached, a very small number of people are under suspicion, and arrests are expected in the next phase of the inquiry.
Reported22 Oct4 reports from dublinlive.ie, irishtimes.com, rte.ie
- No. 0021
Gardaí examining new information in Philip Cairns disappearance case
Disappearance · Dublin
Victim: Philip Cairns, Irish man, 13 (judged from name)Philip CairnsThirteen-year-old boy Philip Cairns disappeared on the afternoon of 23 October 1986 while walking from his home on Ballyroan Road to Coláiste Éanna school in Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. His schoolbag was found six days later in a laneway near the school with some books missing, but he has never been located. No suspect has been identified and the case remains unsolved after more than 40 years, during which Gardaí followed over 1,600 lines of inquiry. On the 40th anniversary in October 2026, Gardaí renewed their public appeal and are examining new information that emerged following recent media attention.
Reported22 Oct3 reports from irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com, rte.ie
- No. 0103
Man stabbed to death on Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7
Stabbing · Dublin
Victim: Jamie Bailey, Irish man, 38 (judged from name)Jamie BaileySuspect: manJamie Bailey, a 38-year-old man originally from Limerick, was stabbed to death outside the Blackhorse Place apartment block on Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7, in the early hours of Sunday 18 October 2026. He was arguing with a woman who refused to let him into the apartment complex when two men came out of a building and one stabbed him with a knife before fleeing the scene. He was found on the footpath with serious injuries, taken to Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, and pronounced dead. Gardaí believe the killing arose from a bitter personal dispute that had worsened in recent weeks and was not gangland related. A full murder investigation is being coordinated from Bridewell Garda Station, and no arrests had been made by Monday evening 19 October 2026.
Reported18 Oct7 reports from dublinlive.ie, garda.ie, irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com
- No. 0133
Garda regains control of official X accounts after cryptocurrency hack
Unauthorised access to computer systems · Dublin
Two official An Garda Síochána X accounts, @GardaTraffic and @GardaInfo, were hacked on 14 October 2026 when a third party gained unauthorised access to promote a cryptocurrency platform. The accounts, which have a combined following of more than 900,000 people, had some branding removed and their location set to Amsterdam, while cryptocurrency posts appeared on the profiles. Gardaí confirmed that no data was exposed and there was no unauthorised access to any Garda systems. Control of the accounts was re-established by 15 October 2026, and the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau has opened a criminal investigation, with the accounts to remain inactive for the coming days.
Reported15 Oct2 reports from dublinlive.ie, garda.ie
- No. 0135
Masked men steal cash from Balbriggan business with apparent firearm
Robbery · Dublin
Suspect: 2 peopleTwo masked men armed with an apparent firearm entered a business in the Old Market Green area of Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, at approximately 9:15pm on Saturday 10 October 2026, threatened staff, and stole a sum of cash before fleeing on foot. The two suspects, whose names, ages, and nationalities have not been given, were described as wearing a navy hoodie with a white mask and a yellow/beige jacket with a dark hat respectively. No arrests or charges have been reported. On 15 October 2026, Gardaí from Balbriggan Garda Station issued a witness appeal seeking anyone with information or camera footage from the Old Market Green or Craoibhin Park area between 9pm and 9:30pm that evening.
Reported15 Oct3 reports from dublinlive.ie, garda.ie, irishmirror.ie
- No. 0137
Thieves rob Salsa Mexican Food restaurant in Dublin city centre
Burglary · Dublin
Thieves smashed the front window of Salsa Mexican Food restaurant on Custom House Square, Mayor Street Lower, Dublin city centre, and stole a number of items at approximately 3:30 am on Tuesday 13 October 2026. No suspects have been identified. Gardaí launched an investigation into the burglary. The restaurant owners described the incident as incredibly upsetting and appealed for information on Instagram. No arrests or charges have been reported as of the latest update.
Reported15 Oct1 report from irishmirror.ie
- No. 0140
Witness appeal after assault on Inver Road, Cabra, Dublin 7
Assault · Dublin
Victim: man, 50sA man in his 50s was assaulted on Inver Road, Cabra, Dublin 7, at around 10:15pm on Monday 12 October 2026. He was taken to Mater Misericordiae University Hospital with serious injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. No suspect has been named or arrested. Gardaí from Cabra are investigating and have issued a witness appeal, specifically asking taxi drivers and road users in the area between 9:30pm and 10:30pm to provide information or camera footage. Investigations are ongoing as of 14 October 2026.
Reported14 Oct2 reports from garda.ie, irishmirror.ie
- No. 0196
Boy pushed into bin and onto train tracks at Harmonstown Dart Station, Dublin 5
Public disorder · Dublin
Victim: manA male youth was pushed into a bin and onto the train tracks at Harmonstown Dart Station, Dublin 5, on Sunday 4 October 2026 at approximately 8pm. The victim received medical treatment at the scene. No suspects have been identified or arrested. Gardaí launched an investigation into the incident of public disorder and are appealing for witnesses, particularly those with camera footage of the station between 7:45pm and 9pm, to contact Raheny Garda Station. Investigations are ongoing.
Reported5 Oct2 reports from dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie
- No. 0202
Gardaí appeal for witness after death of Yves Sakila on Henry Street, Dublin
Death · Dublin
Victim: Yves Sakila, Congolese man, 35 (reports differ: mid-30s)Yves SakilaVictim: 2 peopleYves Sakila, a 35-year-old Congolese man, died on 15 May 2026 after being restrained on the ground by security personnel outside Arnotts on Henry Street, Dublin, following an alleged shoplifting incident. He was unresponsive when gardaí arrived, and although CPR was performed, he was pronounced dead at Mater Hospital. The Serious Crime Unit at Store Street is investigating, and the post-mortem report has been received but not released for operational reasons. On 4 October 2026, gardaí issued a renewed witness appeal seeking a young woman who was knocked to the ground during the incident. The death prompted protests in Dublin and a call by the special rapporteur on racism for an urgent independent investigation.
Reported4 Oct3 reports from dublinlive.ie, irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com
- No. 0206
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after woman dies in rickshaw crash on North Wall Quay, Dublin
Road traffic collision · Dublin
Victim: Kathleen Carey, Irish woman, 30s (judged from name)Kathleen CareyVictim: Danielle O'Keane, Irish woman, 37 (judged from name)Danielle O'KeaneSuspect: man, 20sKathleen Carey, a woman in her 30s, fell from a balcony at an apartment in Belmayne, Dublin 13, on Monday between 3pm and 3.45pm and died in hospital two days later, while Danielle O'Keane, a 37-year-old mother of two from Newry, died on 1 October 2026 after the rickshaw she was travelling in hit a kerb on North Wall Quay, Dublin, at around 11pm on Saturday 26 September 2026. A man in his 20s was arrested for questioning in central Dublin on Tuesday in connection with Carey's fall and released without charge, with Gardaí preparing a file for the DPP. The Carey case is being treated as serious assault rather than homicide, with the possibility she was pushed under investigation. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and camera footage from the vicinity of North Wall Quay between 10:30pm and 11:15pm on 26 September 2026.
Reported3 Oct2 reports from irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com