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6 cases now at reported in Louth, latest report first

  1. No. 0030

    Five hospitalised after two-car crash on N2 at Blakestown, Ardee

    Road traffic collision · Louth

    Victim: 5 people

    A two-car crash on the N2 at Blakestown, Ardee, Co Louth, left five people hospitalised late on Sunday, 25 October 2026. Four occupants of one vehicle, two men and two women, were taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda with serious injuries, while the driver of the second car, a man in his 30s, was brought to the same hospital for injuries not currently thought to be life-threatening. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at around 11.40pm. The road was closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, and Gardaí appealed for witnesses and dash-cam footage from the area between 11:20pm and 11:50pm.

    Reported26 Oct

    1 report from dublinlive.ie

  2. No. 0070

    Kyran Durnin murder investigation 'remains active and fully resourced' at second anniversary

    Murder · Louth

    Victim: Kyran Durnin, Irish man, 8 (judged from name)Kyran DurninVictim: Dayla Durnin, Irish woman, 24 (judged from name)Dayla DurninSuspect: Anthony Maguire, Irish man, 36 (judged from name)Anthony Maguire

    Kyran Durnin, a boy, was last seen at his primary school in Dundalk, Co Louth, in June 2022 at age six, and was declared missing along with his mother Dayla Durnin on 30 August 2024. Gardaí formally launched a murder investigation on 16 October 2024, and Anthony Maguire, a 36-year-old man, was arrested but released without charge before being found dead at his home six days later. A woman in her 20s was arrested in December 2024 and a woman in her 50s in May 2026, both released without charge. As of October 2026, the investigation remains active and fully resourced, with over 570 investigative actions, more than 29,500 hours of CCTV reviewed, and multiple property searches and excavations carried out.

    Reported23 Oct

    1 report from irishmirror.ie

  3. No. 0083

    Gardaí launch witness appeal after female assaulted in Dundalk

    Assault · Louth

    Victim: woman

    A woman was seriously assaulted at Navvy Bank, Point Road, Dundalk, Co Louth, on Wednesday 14 October 2026, between 4:00am and 8:00am. No suspect has been identified. On 21 October 2026, Gardaí launched a witness appeal seeking video footage, including dash-cam, from the area around Navvy Bank, Point Road, and Sean O'Mahoney's GAA Club. The investigation is ongoing.

    Reported21 Oct

    2 reports from garda.ie, irishmirror.ie

  4. No. 0109

    Pipe bomb and two firearms seized in Drogheda, Co Louth

    Possession of explosives and firearms · Louth

    On 18 October 2026, Gardaí attached to the Divisional Drugs Unit carried out a search on open land at Rathmullen Park, Drogheda, Co Louth, as part of ongoing operations targeting organised criminal activity in the region. During the search, a viable pipe bomb, two loaded firearms (a handgun and a machine gun), and ammunition were located. The pipe bomb was made safe by a Defence Forces EOD team. No arrests have been made, and the seized items are subject to further ballistic testing and forensic analysis as investigations continue.

    Reported19 Oct

    1 report from garda.ie

  5. No. 0203

    Gardaí appeal for witnesses after e-bike rider seriously injured in jeep crash in Drogheda

    Road traffic collision · Louth

    Victim: woman, 20s

    A woman in her 20s was seriously injured when a jeep collided with her e-bike on John Street in Drogheda, Co Louth, at around 6.45pm on Friday, September 25, 2026. She remains in hospital receiving treatment. No driver has been named or charged. On October 3, 2026, Gardaí made a fresh appeal for witnesses, asking anyone in the area of Dublin Road, Marsh Road or John Street between 6pm and 7pm that evening to come forward, and appealing to motorists with dash-cam or other camera footage.

    Reported3 Oct

    1 report from irishmirror.ie

  6. No. 0211

    Gardaí searching for 40-year-old Irina Bobina missing from Dundalk, Co Louth

    Missing person · Louth

    Victim: Irina Bobina, non-Irish woman, 40 (judged from name)Irina Bobina

    Irina Bobina, a 40-year-old woman, was reported missing from Dundalk, Co Louth, on 11 September 2026. She was last seen in Dundalk in March 2025 and is known to frequent the Dublin area. She is described as approximately 5 foot 6 inches tall with a slim build, blonde hair and blue eyes. Gardaí issued a public appeal for information on her whereabouts on 2 October 2026, saying they are concerned for her well-being. No arrest or charge has been made.

    Reported2 Oct

    1 report from dublinlive.ie