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Looking For A Career With Purpose, Challenge, And Real Impact ?

A career that challenges you, rewards you, and gives you the opportunity to make a real difference every single day.

An Garda Síochána has officially launched its latest recruitment campaign, with applications now open until June 3rd at 3:00pm. Whether your interests lie in community policing, roads policing, detective work, cybercrime, the dog unit, public order, or specialist support units, policing today offers a wide range of exciting and meaningful career paths.

Successful applicants will receive professional training at the Garda College, gain valuable qualifications, and join a modern organisation dedicated to protecting and supporting communities across Ireland.
The campaign also highlights the importance of diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

If you are looking for a career with purpose, teamwork, progression, and the chance to positively impact people’s lives, this could be the opportunity for you.

Apply now through Garda.ie or PublicJobs.ie before the closing date.

Government Announces Tougher Litter & Dog Fouling Fines.

Government Announces Tougher Litter and Dog Fouling Fines in New Anti-Dumping Drive.

Fines for littering and dog fouling will increase by €100 from the beginning of September as part of a nationwide crackdown on illegal dumping and environmental offences, Minister of State for the Circular Economy Alan Dillon will announce today.

The increase will see on-the-spot fines rise from €150 to €250, with the Government aiming to strengthen enforcement measures and encourage cleaner communities across the country.

The Government will also invest €3 million in anti-dumping initiatives for local authorities nationwide, supporting more than 200 projects this year. Funding will assist councils with CCTV monitoring, clean-up operations, public awareness campaigns, and enhanced enforcement activity.

The initiative is designed to deter littering and illegal dumping while improving environmental standards in towns, cities, and rural communities.

Since the Anti-Dumping Initiative was established in 2017, funded projects have resulted in the removal of more than 26,000 tonnes of waste nationwide.

Fatal Road Collision Claims Life Of Young Woman In Co Tipperary.

A woman aged in her 20s has sadly died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Nenagh, Co Tipperary.

The collision occurred on the Nenagh to Dromineer Road (R495) at approximately 9:00pm, last night Tuesday, 12th May 2026.

The woman, who was driving one of the vehicles involved, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body has since been removed to University Hospital Limerick, where a post-mortem examination will take place.

The road remains closed to facilitate a technical examination by Garda forensic collision investigators.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who was travelling on the Nenagh to Dromineer Road between 8:15pm and 9:45pm on Tuesday, May 12th, to come forward.

Road users with camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, are asked to make it available to investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Nenagh Garda Station Tel: 067 50450, the Garda Confidential Line Tel: 1800 666 111, or indeed any Garda station.

Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses Following Serious Hit-&-Run Collision In Co. Tipperary.

A woman in her 40s has been seriously injured following a hit-and-run road traffic collision involving a vehicle and an e-bike in Co. Tipperary in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The incident occurred on the Fethard Road towards Killusty, Lisronagh, at approximately 2am on Saturday, May 9th. The woman, who was travelling on an e-bike, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries following the collision.

According to Gardaí, the driver of the vehicle involved failed to remain at the scene. Investigations into the incident are continuing.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or who was travelling on the Fethard Road between Fethard and Clonmel between 1:45am and 2:30am on Saturday morning, to come forward.

Road users with dash-cam footage or mobile phone recordings from the area during that timeframe are also being urged to make the material available to Garda investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact An Garda Síochána at Clonmel Garda Station Tel: 052 6177640, the Garda Confidential Line Tel: 1800 666 111, or indeed any Garda station nationwide.

New Child-Focused Resources Launched To Explain Family Justice In Ireland.

The Irish Government has introduced a new suite of multimedia materials, including engaging videos, to help children better understand family justice processes in a clear and age-appropriate way. These resources are specifically designed for children aged 8 to 12 who may be going through family changes such as separation or divorce, or whose parents are involved in family court proceedings.

This initiative forms part of the broader reform of Ireland’s family justice system under the Family Justice Strategy 2022–2025. The strategy aims to reshape the system so that it places a stronger emphasis on the needs, rights, and voices of children, recognising their central role in many family law matters.

The newly launched video series is available online via a dedicated government webpage and can also be accessed through the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration’s YouTube channel. The project received financial support from the Dormant Accounts Fund and aligns with the strategy’s priority of “Supporting Children.”

A key objective of the strategy is to ensure children have access to clear, understandable information about family justice processes. This includes helping them grasp how decisions are made, how those decisions may affect them, and how their own views can be heard and considered.

To achieve this, the Government reviewed existing information available to young people and identified ways to improve how such information is delivered. The result is a series of child-friendly materials that explain legal processes and outcomes in a way that is accessible and appropriate for younger audiences.

The development of these resources involved collaboration with government agencies, NGOs, service providers, and relevant departments, including education and children’s services. Importantly, the content was also shaped by direct consultation with children who have experienced family separation, ensuring the materials reflect their perspectives and needs.