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# 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

# Dublin

16-year-old girl missing from Swords found safe and well

She was missing from Swords since lunchtime today.

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Nov 8th 2018, 7:35 PM

# Courts

'His dignity was taken in an absolutely savage way': Family's reaction as man sentenced to life in prison for murder

Anthony Walsh had admitted stealing a bank card and a lighter from the deceased man.

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Oct 23rd 2018, 7:28 PM

# Courts

Man (54) was 'savagely beaten' and stripped following drunken row over a cigarette, murder trial hears

Anthony Walsh (31) has admitted killing but pleaded not guilty to the murder of Dermot Byrne.

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Oct 11th 2018, 4:35 PM

# Dublin

Boy seriously injured after 'pre-arranged' fight among teenagers

Gardaí are investigating the incident.

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Sep 6th 2018, 8:56 AM

# Penalty Points

Driver caught doing 156kph in 80kph zone

The motorist was caught by gardaí in Dublin today.

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Aug 10th 2018, 10:47 PM

# Swords

Renewed appeal after man killed in early morning hit-and-run in Dublin

A male pedestrian, believed to be in his 30s, was killed when he was struck by a car.

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Jun 24th 2018, 6:47 PM

# Dublin

Burger chain Five Guys is opening a joint in Swords Pavilions' new 'restaurant quarter'

The €3.3 million development is due to be completed by the end of the year.

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Jun 16th 2018, 5:30 PM

# Amphetamine

Two men charged after €248,000 worth of drugs seized in Dublin

Amphetamine, cannabis and cash were seized by gardaí yesterday.

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Apr 24th 2018, 10:06 AM

# Swords

Two men arrested and €250,000 worth of drugs seized in garda gangland raids

Officers from the National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau searched two properties in Swords.

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Apr 23rd 2018, 9:32 PM

# Under the influence

Pub manager who believed employer had sway over gardaí awarded €25,500 for constructive dismissal

The man had his salary immediately docked by €10,000 after pointing out accounting irregularities on the part of his employer.

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Apr 12th 2018, 6:25 AM

# Salmonella

Inquest hears mother of one died due to salmonella after First Communion function

After the incident the HSE said it became aware of more than 50 people who became ill.

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Mar 28th 2018, 11:40 AM

# Swords

Public appeal to find 17-year-old missing since Monday

Anyone with information about Cian’s whereabouts is being asked to contact Swords Garda Station.

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Mar 2nd 2018, 3:28 PM

# look up to the skies

Taoiseach confirms backing for new €320m runway at Dublin Airport

Sinn Fein has expressed concern about noise for local residents.

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Jan 30th 2018, 5:06 PM

# Swords

Gardaí investigate after woman dies in Dublin bar

It is understood the woman had an underlying health condition.

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Jan 14th 2018, 1:46 PM

# jc savages

This supermarket in Swords won't stop trolling the Lidl next door

A level of pettiness we can all aspire to.

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Dec 30th 2017, 9:36 AM

# neighbourhood guide

Your guide to Swords: Baby-boom town with a very special supermarket (but look out for clampers)

Also, home to one of the best spice bags in Ireland.

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Oct 20th 2017, 10:05 AM

# food and drink

Starbucks has lost its appeal over an unapproved outlet in Swords

The owners had claimed the premises was being used as a ‘shop’, not a café.

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Oct 1st 2017, 4:00 PM

# Roads

Appeal for witnesses to potential hit-and-run that left motorcyclist seriously injured

The incident occurred near the road works on the L3132, St Margaret’s Road, Swords.

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Sep 21st 2017, 11:47 AM

# Dublin

Two stabbed after row involving group of men on Swords Main Street

The two young men were attacked shortly before 11pm last night.

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Sep 13th 2017, 8:26 AM

# danger danger

Highly dangerous radioactive materials stolen four years ago still missing

The highly dangerous radioactive material stolen by burglar in Swords in 2013.

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Sep 9th 2017, 7:30 AM

# Swords

Man (24) seriously injured in north Dublin car crash

The incident happened at 2am this morning.

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Aug 19th 2017, 12:23 PM

# Swords

Two men arrested over alleged sexual assault in north Dublin nightclub

The attack is alleged to have occurred in the early hours of last Saturday morning.

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Aug 4th 2017, 8:34 AM

# appeal

Gardaí anxious to speak to taxi drivers over Swords murder

The man received medical care at the scene but was pronounced dead from his injuries.

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Jul 24th 2017, 9:49 PM

# Charged

Man in his 20s charged in relation to death of Dermot Byrne in Swords

The man is due in court tomorrow.

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Jul 20th 2017, 6:41 PM

# Released

Man arrested in relation to Swords murder investigation released without charge

Gardaí said that a file will be prepared for the DPP.

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Jul 18th 2017, 1:11 PM

# Dermot Byrne

'A gent', 'one of life's nice guys': Tributes paid to father-of-three killed in Swords

One social media user said: “What a nice and genuine guy. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family who I know he loved dearly.”

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Jul 17th 2017, 4:25 PM

# Investigation

Man (29) arrested over murder of 56-year-old man in Swords

Investigations are continuing and gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

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Jul 17th 2017, 7:15 AM

# Swords

'A very tragic incident': Man (30s) dies after being found on the street with serious injuries

Gardaí were called to the scene at North Street in Swords at about 3.05am last night where they found a male believed to be in his 30s with serious injuries.

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Jul 16th 2017, 2:35 PM

# carnegie court death

Gardaí identify man who was discovered unconscious in Swords apartment complex

He later died of his injuries.

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Jun 16th 2017, 6:44 AM

# Carnegie Court

Man who was found with serious injuries in Dublin car park has died

It is not known at this stage how he sustained his injuries.

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Jun 14th 2017, 9:25 AM

# Swords

Unidentified man with serious injuries discovered in underground car park

He was found at 5.05am at Carnegie Court Apartments, in Dublin.

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Jun 13th 2017, 5:31 PM