Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10430Terrorism-related offences · Co. Laois

Two men charged over cross-border terrorism investigation

Gardaí arrested two men, both aged in their 30s, in Limerick and Portlaoise on the morning of 19 March 2026 as part of a cross-border terrorism-related investigation led by the Special Detective Unit. The two men were charged and were due to appear before Portlaoise District Court at 10.30am that day. Two other males currently before the courts will be further charged in connection with the investigation. Gardaí said no further information was available at that time, so the latest reported development is the charges against the two men.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged19 Mar
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  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí made two further arrests as part of a cross-border terrorism-related investigation.
Where
  • The two men were arrested in Limerick and Portlaoise.
  • The case is recorded in County Laois.
When
The two men were arrested and charged on the morning of 19 March 2026.
Investigation
The investigation is led by An Garda Síochána's Special Detective Unit.
Charges
  • Two men, both aged in their 30s, have been charged.
  • Two other males currently before the courts will be further charged in connection with the investigation.
In court
The two charged men were due before Portlaoise District Court at 10.30am.
Other details
  • Four people are linked to the case in total.
  • Gardaí said no further information was available at that time.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí made two further arrests as part of a cross-border terrorism-related investigation. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereTwo men were due before Portlaoise District Court in relation to the investigation. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe two charged men were arrested in Limerick and Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation is led by An Garda Síochána Special Detective Unit. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeTwo men aged in their 30s have been charged. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeTwo other males before the courts will be further charged in connection with the investigation. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe two charged men were due to appear before Portlaoise District Court at 10.30am. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí said no further information was available at that time. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Mar2026
    Chargedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Gardaí arrested men in Laois and in Limerick over a cross border terror investigation

    Reports charges against two men in their 30s arrested in Limerick and Portlaoise, and says two other males will be further charged. The investigation is led by the Special Detective Unit.

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