# Swords

All time

'I was only trying to defend myself': Man appears in court over Swords nightclub killing

Christopher Fitzgerald died after sustaining injuries during an incident at the Wright Venue in Swords at the weekend.

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May 10th 2017, 8:09 PM

# Dublin

Man who was seriously injured in Swords nightclub assault has died this evening

The incident occurred outside the Wright Venue in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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May 9th 2017, 10:19 PM

# Swords

Man arrested over serious assault outside Dublin nightclub

The victim sustained serious head injuries in the assault.

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May 9th 2017, 11:44 AM

# counter terrorism unit

Two men - one Algerian and one Moroccan - arrested for terror offences in Dublin

A number of searches were carried out in Swords, Stepaside, South Circular Road and Trim.

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May 8th 2017, 8:28 PM

# appeal

Man being treated for serious head injuries after early morning assault outside Dublin nightclub

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and want to speak to a taxi driver who picked up a man close to the scene.

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May 7th 2017, 10:44 AM

# Swords

350 new jobs announced for Cork and Dublin

eShop officially opened its global headquarters in Swords today.

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Mar 20th 2017, 10:45 AM

# good news

Over 100 new tech jobs announced in Dublin after €6.5 million investment

The positions will be filled over a three-year period.

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Feb 23rd 2017, 7:21 AM

# Swords

Taxi driver rescues family trapped inside a burning house at 4.30am

Derek Malone managed to get a little girl and her parents to safety.

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Dec 6th 2016, 3:24 PM

# Not happening

'They were crying on the bus home': Students upset after being cut from TV3 Toy Show

The pupils spent six hours waiting to go on air, and didn’t realise they were cut prematurely until afterwards.

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Dec 5th 2016, 10:43 AM

# Swords

Gardaí appeal for witnesses in assault of woman on her way to work

Gardaí are interested in speaking with the people who helped the woman after the attack.

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Nov 19th 2016, 5:00 PM

# Swords

Woman attacked by man while walking to work

The woman was helped by a passing cyclist.

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Nov 13th 2016, 3:31 PM

# Courts

Man with 153 convictions jailed for trying to steal large sum of money from man who cashed cheque

44-year-old Michael Cawley received a two-year sentence. He has 120 convictions related to a six-year ongoing social welfare fraud.

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Nov 11th 2016, 6:15 AM

# Swords

Appeal for 27-year-old man missing from Dublin

Marcel Tiba has been missing from Swords since Wednesday evening.

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Nov 4th 2016, 8:44 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here’s everything you need to know as you start your Saturday.

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Oct 29th 2016, 8:56 AM

# North Dublin

Man 'hijacks woman's car' before crashing with her still in it in early morning drama

The incident began at 5am this morning near Dublin Airport.

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Sep 14th 2016, 8:19 AM

# Swords

Taxi driver stabbed and assaulted in early morning carjacking

The car, a grey Ford Mondeo, was later found burnt out.

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Sep 11th 2016, 2:38 PM

# baby on board

Baby boy delivered in Dublin Port Tunnel

Members of Swords ambulance crews assisted in the delivery.

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Sep 9th 2016, 9:22 AM

# Dublin

Appeal after man in his 80s assaulted in aggravated burglary

Three men with weapons entered the house, demanded money and assaulted the man aged in his early 80s.

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Jul 31st 2016, 11:00 AM

# found

Man missing from Swords in Co Dublin found safe and well

David Smyth had been missing since last week.

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Jul 10th 2016, 8:17 AM

# Swords

Mother avoids jail for harassment, including sending taxis and food deliveries to woman's home

The feud originated following the exchange of ‘very mild banter’ between the two women’s children at school.

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Jun 20th 2016, 6:51 PM

# Swords

Man in his 20s hospitalised after stabbing in Dublin retail park

His condition is described as serious.

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Jun 16th 2016, 9:00 AM

# Swords

Concern for teenage girl who has been missing since Sunday

Celine Sweeney was last seen in the Swords area.

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Jun 15th 2016, 7:45 AM

# Swords

A Canadian tourist who went missing in Dublin has been found safe and well

John Philip Ellis had been missing since Monday.

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Jun 1st 2016, 7:55 PM

# Rathmines

Woman who ran four brothels in Dublin is jailed

She was arrested after gardaí raided the brothel in Rathmines.

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Apr 14th 2016, 5:35 PM

# Swords

Mother and children rescued from balcony of burning apartment

It took around two hours to bring the fire under control and no one was seriously injured.

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Apr 9th 2016, 1:28 PM

# mixed reaction

Some local residents aren't too happy with Dublin Airport's plans for a new runway

The announcement has divided opinion among people living near the airport.

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Apr 8th 2016, 6:01 AM

# Dublin

9 places you have to go to in Dublin, according to Swords' very own Kodaline

Here are Steve Garrigan’s favourite spots in the city.

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Mar 16th 2016, 3:18 PM

# wanderley wagon

12 signs you're an expert JC Savages shopper

Shout out to Barry with the announcements.

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Feb 21st 2016, 8:15 PM

# Swords

Gardaí asking for help in finding 14-year-old missing since 2 February

Jason Collins was last seen on Tuesday 2 February.

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Feb 19th 2016, 12:23 PM

# Swords

"Everyone is entitled to one mistake" - Man avoids jail for 'unprovoked' nightclub attack

His victim was left with a broken jaw, and had nine staples inserted into his skull.

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Jan 22nd 2016, 8:55 PM

# Swords

Dublin house blaze caused by TV catching fire

Three units of the fire brigade attended the scene.

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Jan 14th 2016, 12:10 PM

# jc savages

Never mind Christmas - this Swords supermarket is ready for Easter

When the Easter eggs arrive in JCs, you know Christmas time is here.

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Dec 13th 2015, 10:42 AM

# Missing

Gardaí appealing for information regarding 14-year-old Jason Collins

Jason has been missing from Swords, Co Dublin, since last Friday 13 November

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Nov 20th 2015, 10:13 PM

# Beaumont

Arrest and court appearance after Halloween stabbings in Dublin

One man was killed over the weekend and two others were seriously injured.

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Nov 2nd 2015, 8:47 AM

# heritage ireland

The king in 'high spirits' who arrived to Ireland stuffed with goose pie and Irish whiskey

Plus: Being young in the1980s and coveting a football-shaped radio.

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Sep 18th 2015, 9:00 PM

# new to market

Space, light and design are at the heart of this Swords development

And there are three showhouses on view this week.

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Sep 10th 2015, 5:16 PM

# new to market

There are only showhouses left in this gorgeous development in Swords

If you don’t want to miss out, you better act fast.

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Aug 14th 2015, 12:33 AM

# booze

Here's what Dublin's newest Wetherspoons looks like

The Old Borough in Swords will open its doors next week.

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Jul 17th 2015, 7:54 PM

# spoons

This north Dublin landmark is opening as a Wetherspoons next week (and here's the inside)

It will be one of the biggest pubs in Swords.

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Jul 17th 2015, 12:01 PM

# Swords

Tourists who were attacked in Swords 'uplifted by support' of Irish people

One man has arranged for the tourists to be fast-tracked when they fly home and for them to gain entry to the VIP lounge.

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May 8th 2015, 6:53 PM