# Swords

Last year

2022

# Dublin

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to come forward after serious car crash in Swords

The passenger of one of the vehicles, a woman in her 30s, is receiving treatment at Beaumont Hospital.

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Jun 23rd 2022, 3:13 PM

# Swords

'I just can't afford it': €15k fire safety repair bill for Dublin apartment homeowners

The owner management company said legal advice has been sought but the original developer company has been liquidated.

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Apr 17th 2022, 12:05 AM

# Bernadette Connolly

Body found in search for missing Dublin woman Bernadette Connolly

Bernadette’s daughter Jade said that they were grateful to have her back so that they can lay her to rest.

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Mar 3rd 2022, 8:20 PM

# Swords

Two arrested and €374,000 cash seized in organised crime operation in Dublin

The seizure took place yesterday after two vehicles were intercepted by investigators.

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Feb 5th 2022, 12:58 PM

# Missing Person

Have you seen missing person Bernadette Connolly?

Bernadette is described as being 5’ 6” in height, of slim build, with hazel eyes and long black hair.

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Jan 8th 2022, 11:32 AM

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# Dublin

Garda suspended from duty following alleged roadside test fail after patrol car collision

The collision happened near Swords, Dublin on Sunday afternoon.

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Nov 15th 2021, 4:28 PM

# Swords

Men charged after gardaí intercept vehicle and seize cash and cars

Gardaí seized over €130,000 in cash, two Audi cars and a Rolex watch.

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Oct 4th 2021, 7:05 AM

# Swords

Two arrested in connection with burglaries after stolen van intercepted on outskirts of Dublin

The thefts happened in Ardee and Swords last night.

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Sep 23rd 2021, 9:55 AM

# Swords

Flash flooding recedes in north Dublin after heavy downpours

Footage on social media shows flood waters sweep through Swords this afternoon while crews were also deployed yo Malahide and Portmarnock.

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Jul 27th 2021, 9:12 PM

# Brenda Fogarty

Missing woman found safe and well

The woman had last been seen on 7 July.

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Jul 12th 2021, 10:57 PM

# Swords

Man arrested after daytime burglary of Dublin restaurant

Staff members at the restaurant were threatened with a weapon.

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May 31st 2021, 9:31 AM

# Swords

Gardaí appeal for public's help in finding 40-year-old woman last seen on Sunday

Irina Gavrila had been missing from Swords, Co Dublin since Sunday.

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Apr 14th 2021, 10:47 PM

# Swords

Outbreak of Covid-19 among residents and staff at Dublin nursing home

Residents and staff who tested positive are now isolating.

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Oct 15th 2020, 5:18 PM

# Swords

Gardaí seize €3.5 million worth of cocaine in north Dublin

The drugs were seized in Swords.

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Sep 24th 2020, 6:11 PM

# Swords

Man charged following seizure of over €600k worth of drugs

A 49-year-old man has been charged.

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Sep 18th 2020, 10:03 AM

# Dublin

Gardaí seize 32 stolen dogs following searches in Swords

Dog wardens said the monetary value of the dogs would be in excess of €120,000.

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Aug 23rd 2020, 11:25 AM

# Archeology

Skeletal remains found in Swords could date back to Medieval plague

The remains were found in April but expert analysis was delayed due to Covid19 restrictions.

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Jul 21st 2020, 7:45 AM

# Dublin

Man charged after another man is stabbed in Swords

The victim was taken to Beaumont Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Jun 14th 2020, 11:24 AM

# Swords

Motorcyclist (30s) killed in north Dublin crash

Gardaí are appealing for information related to the incident which happened in Swords at 3pm today.

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May 21st 2020, 8:01 PM

# Swords

Thousands of capsules that claim to treat symptoms of Covid-19 seized in Dublin

The follow-up search today followed a seizure by Revenue at Dublin Airport last month.

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May 15th 2020, 10:29 PM

# Dundalk

Three men arrested following car chase after failing to stop at Covid-19 checkpoint

A garda car was damaged in the pursuit.

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Apr 26th 2020, 9:29 PM

# Swords

Missing 17-year-old found safe and well

Gardaí have thanked the public for their assistance in the matter.

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Apr 13th 2020, 5:05 PM

# ancient history

Ancient skeletal remains believed to date back to 15th century found in Swords, Co Dublin

Gardaí were called to the scene by locals at 6pm this evening.

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Apr 6th 2020, 10:56 PM

# Swords

Gardaí appeal for information after two men shot in north Dublin

The incident happened at Killeek Lane, near Dublin Airport.

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Jan 17th 2020, 9:19 PM

# Swords

One person injured in large industrial fire in north Dublin

Dublin Fire Brigade said it has made good progress and will be scaling back the response soon.

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Jan 17th 2020, 3:18 PM

# Courts

Man who stole €3,300 from woman under guise of carrying out insulation work jailed for 14 months

The court heard Michael McGauley had gambling debts to pay off at the time of the offence.

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Nov 26th 2019, 6:05 AM

# SK Biotek

150 workers 'temporarily' laid off at Swords pharma plant from today

The issue was raised in the Dáil today.

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Nov 13th 2019, 5:53 PM

# Fraud

Two men due in court over series of ATM fraud incidents in Dublin

The ATM attacks were carried out in a number of areas including Drogheda, Swords and Blanchardstown.

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Nov 5th 2019, 10:19 AM

# Swords

Woman missing from Dublin found safe and well

Gardaí have thanked the public for their assistance.

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Aug 21st 2019, 11:34 AM

# Jailed

Father and son jailed for hammer assault on former family friend

Michael Reilly Senior and his son Michael F Reilly Junior have been jailed for 40 months and 20 months respectively.

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Jun 24th 2019, 10:22 PM

# Missing

Gardaí appeal for help finding woman missing since Tuesday

Deirdre Patteson was last seen in the vicinity of Sligo Town on Tuesday earlier this week.

29.5k

May 17th 2019, 7:13 AM

# Swords

North Dublin shopping centre evacuated following 'incident' near Garda station

Main Street in the town has been closed following the incident this evening.

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May 16th 2019, 6:19 PM

# Metrolink

From Swords Central to Charlemont: here's what ten of Dublin's new Metrolink stations will look like

The NTA has published artist’s impressions of 10 proposed stations on the line.

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Apr 18th 2019, 9:34 AM

# snapchat fights

War of words exchanged between two schools' gangs on Snapchat prior to assault in Ashbourne

Gardaí will be going to schools in Meath and Dublin as a result.

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Mar 14th 2019, 6:00 AM

# zach parker

Gardaí believe fatal shooting outside Swords gym connected to local drugs trade

Zach Parker (23) was killed and another man was seriously injured.

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Jan 18th 2019, 11:56 AM

# Shooting

One person shot dead and another seriously injured outside gym in Swords, Co Dublin

The incident happened in the Applewood Close area of Swords at 7.30pm.

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Jan 17th 2019, 11:30 PM

# Swords

Dublin Fire Brigade called to chemical leak at SK Biotek manufacturing plant

There has been an evacuation of the site.

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Jan 11th 2019, 1:32 PM

# Wright Venue

'An incredible journey': Dublin's Wright Venue to close its doors later this month

The venue will be reopened as ‘Jam Park’ under new management.

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Jan 4th 2019, 3:15 PM

# KBC Bank

'Yellow vest' protesters demonstrate at KBC headquarters as gardaí probe Dublin attacks

A KBC building was also set alight on Thursday night in Dublin city centre.

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Dec 22nd 2018, 4:30 PM

# bumpers down

Dublin bowler wins first ever Irish medal at World Championships in Hong Kong

The Swords native beat the defending world champion along the way.

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Dec 5th 2018, 11:22 AM