An explosive device was disarmed in the city early this morning Gardaí attended a home in Glenties Park in Finglas The Army EOD team declared the device safe and it has been removed from the scene for analysis The Irish Mirror reports the explosive had been delivered to the house by a drone A Garda spokesperson says: "Gardaí attended a domestic residence following reports of a suspicious device in Glenties Park Dublin 11 in the early hours of this morning "The Irish Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team attended the scene and later declared the device safe "The device was subsequently removed for further analysis Developed by Square1 Plans to locate a gaming arcade in the village of Finglas in north Dublin have been met with widespread opposition Locals say they are concerned it could cause harm to the already disadvantaged area and have appealed Dublin City Council's decision to grant planning permission for the development to An Bord Pleanála Finglas has a history dating back to the 10th century and has been a suburb of Dublin since the 1700s Finglas village has experienced much decline most new businesses are welcomed to the area locals and community groups all submitted objections to a gaming arcade being opened in the area Philomena Byrne Murphy of Finglas Tidy Towns said she believes the area deserves better feel Finglas definitely does not need a gaming arcade We're striving to build the village up but our worries are that it's on Main Street right beside the doctor's surgery it just doesn't gel in with the village street." "We need restaurants for night time for people to come into the village We're trying to promote businesses to come in and I think this will affect businesses coming into the village "I think the people of Finglas deserve more variety of businesses and cafes and shops We'd like to see a cultural place as well for people to come and we could use it between us all Last year a similar development proposed for Dolphin's Barn was turned down Politicians from across the political spectrum think the same should happen in Finglas who was among those who objected said he believes the decision by Dublin City Council goes against the spirit of its own development plan for the city "We were surprised to see it passed by Dublin City Council planners because in the development plan actually it states that there'll be a presumption against gaming arcades A similar decision was actually given permission in 2012 in Finglas village and on appeal An Bord Pleanála actually rejected [it] then so we hope that would happen [in] this case But I do think having just a gaming facility It's not what our village needs and wants," he said Addiction is an issue in the area and service providers say an arcade will only make that worse which was one of a number of support services to lodge an objection says opposition to the arcade is a moral issue "We see first hand the devastation that gambling addiction brings We often see spikes in presentations for our services after certain events like Cheltenham That tells us that gambling and drug and alcohol addiction the developers said an arcade would enhance vitality economic activity and footfall in Finglas village It also said it will support local businesses and help improve the issue of dereliction in the area It said its plan to operate from 10am to 10pm daily will accommodate "a wide range of customer needs throughout the day" And it said it will create significant employment opportunities including the creation of eight full-time jobs upon completion contributing to the local economy and community The developers have not responded to a request for comment about the latest objections RTÉ.ie is the website of Raidió Teilifís Éireann RTÉ is not responsible for the content of external internet sites The site of the proposed gaming arcade in Finglas in north Dublin \u003Cp\u003EPhilomena Byrne Murphy believes the area deserves better\u003C/p\u003E \u003Cp\u003EKeith Connolly says a gaming arcade is not what the village needs\u003C/p\u003E \u003Cp\u003ESigns of dereliction in Finglas village\u003C/p\u003E Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open You are visiting us because we have something you value Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism An account is an optional way to support the work we do. 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POWER HAS BEEN restored to over 20,000 ESB customers who were impacted by an outage across west Dublin the fault was reported at 6.35pm this evening ESB said a cable fault near Finglas was the cause of the power outage A spokesperson said that crews “mobilised immediately to investigate the cause of the fault and carry out the necessary repair work” and while PowerCheck listed the fault as being in Finglas outages are also reported across Blanchardstown but early estimated restoration times of 8pm ESB apologised for the loss of supply and thanked those impacted for their patience Access to the comments facility has been disabled for this user Create an email alert based on the current article Finglas group Strike Force Cheer after winning at the cheerleading world championships in Orlando Amy DonohoeThu 24 Apr 2025 at 11:42A team of cheerleaders from Finglas has created history by winning the world championship title in the US came out on top in the international competition in Florida last week are now world champions after winning the International Open CoEd Level 4 NT Teams from all around the world were judged on athleticism but Irish Cheer history as the very first Irish team to place first in a competitive division in the US,” they said two teams and two world placements to be extremely proud of it’s been an absolute pleasure getting to watch you chase your dreams this season “When we started this journey we just wanted to put out good quality cheer and now we’re here in the US hitting zeros said: “A massive congratulations to Strike Force Cheer on bringing a world title home to the area.” added: “Huge congratulations to everyone in Strike Force What an amazing achievement to succeed on the world stage “I’ve no doubt it involved endless practice and preparation they have also represented the entire community of Finglas and we are so proud of them.” They pride themselves on being Ireland’s leading cheerleading program “Our passion for cheerleading and commitment to excellence set us apart,” their website reads “Experience the thrill of competitive cheerleading and to be part of a community that supports and encourages each other you’ll gain life lessons that you’ll take with you far beyond your years of cheerleading “We see our athletes achieve success through gaining confidence and understanding that a team is only successful when hard work towards a common goal is achieved.” CamogieA short story from Dublin and Kilkenny – ‘We appreciate the tradition of the game but skorts are not fit for purpose’It’s the short story that has everyone talking Ali BrackenSat 3 May 2025 at 19:10THE Dublin crime boss christened ‘Mr Flashy’ is this weekend on 23-hour prison lock-up - having lost control of the gang of drug dealers he once ruled with an iron fist whose prison location cannot be identified by court order is under severe threat because of the number of criminals who want him dead The 32-year-old was sentenced last week to five-and-a-half years imprisonment for firearm offences His jailing follows a decade of chaos and violence unleashed by the criminal described as “ruthless and volatile” by one investigator The Gucci Gang he once led has now been split into two factions Both are “heavily opposed” to Glen Ward and his associates who have essentially been left “in the wilderness” aside from a few close associates who remain loyal a “battle of wills” between these two factions has been ongoing has now asserted his authority and has effectively taken control of the gang once led by Mr Flashy This breakaway criminal outfit have forged an alliance with drug dealers linked to murdered Blanchardstown criminal Tristan Sherry a strategic move that sources say have given the gang dominance in the area The “new Gucci Gang” are primarily involved in the sale and supply of heroin and crack cocaine trade in Finglas and Blanchardstown Young men who rose the ranks under Mr Flashy’s criminal enterprise have now “entirely turned against him” as up-and-coming players in the underworld have taken over The most remarkable thing about Glen Ward is that he’s still alive There were several failed attempts to murder him over the past couple of years He is now completely isolated from his own gang no backing from the Kinahan Cartel anymore and he will find it hard to re-establish himself when he gets out of prison in about four years time,” according to an informed source “But him being locked up hasn’t solved anything Glen Ward was born in Ballymun but his family later relocated to Finglas he was a promising young footballer as a boy and well into his teenage years But his head was soon turned by older criminals and by his late teens Ward was deeply entrenched in local drug dealing One person he looked up to was Karl Hyland a nephew of murdered Finglas crime boss Martin ‘Marlo’ Hyland It was Hyland who introduced him to the world of designer clothes and watches a lifestyle that Mr Flashy soon embraced when he later took over as the leader of the so-called Gucci Gang gardai were regularly collating Ward in the company of Trevor Byrne a violent criminal from Finglas who worked for the Kinahan cartel and is now serving a 17-and-a-half-year sentence for firearms He was also arrested over the feud murder of Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch’s brother Byrne’s sudden disappearance from the organised crime scene in Dublin left an opening in the Finglas area as drugs flooded in from the Kinahan cartel and needed to be sold Almost overnight Glen Ward filled this void and took over as the leader of the Gucci Gang He took up the reins with “enthusiasm and vigour” Today's News in 90 Seconds - May 3rd both in its drug dealing expansion into Blanchardstown and his penchant for violence,” said the same source “He was really into his designer man-bags and bum bags Ward was effectively working as the leader of an outpost for the Kinahan cartel and quickly became a key distributor of mainly heroin and cocaine in the Finglas area bravado and hot-headed temperament soon led him into conflict with other local criminals He was quickly embroiled in a dispute with criminals based in Corduff There was also trouble within his own ranks caused fallout within his own associates of mainly young men in their late teens and early 20s The gang’s headquarters was run from his home in 15a Ratoath Drive in Finglas They were locally known as the “15a crew” and as well as the Gucci Gang As Ward began to flex his muscles on the gangland scene his gang’s headquarters began to be regularly targeted in shootings Mr Flashy soon had to install an extensive security system including bullet-proof windows and fortified doors gardai began to forensically examine what potential Glen Ward might have to cause even further headaches in the world of organised crime local detectives built up a clear profile on Mr Flashy and his impact on the criminal landscape in the capital Officers identified 22 key associates aligned to him who were also considered “key players” in the underworld Among them were up-and-coming young drug dealers such as Zach Parker (23) as well as Iranian criminal Hamid Sanambar (41) These three men would all soon die in a hail of bullets on the streets of the capital Mr Flashy remained active and “thriving” in the drugs game However the murder of his one-time friend James Whelan in April 2022 was a turning point and led to mistrust and a splintering within the Gucci Gang was linked to this killing of his former friend This murder sparked a major split in the Gucci Gang essentially splitting it into three factions “The murder of James Whelan was a major turning point,” explained a separate source “Glen Whelan will be out of prison in a few years and will still in his early 30s Please check your inbox to verify your details Now download the free app for all the latest Sunday World News, Crime, Irish Showbiz and Sport. Available on Apple and Android devices The Special Criminal Court has sentenced Glen Ward, a criminal referred to as “Mr Flashy” during a recent High Court case, to 5½ years in prison for firing a semi-automatic during a house party. Ms Justice Melanie Greally said the firearm Ward used during the party in Finglas, Dublin was powerful and capable of causing serious injury or death. The judge noted that gardaí found the weapon alongside a “sizeable cache” of ammunition. Video footage retrieved from a phone showed Ward, having already fired the gun, encouraging his younger brother Eric O’Driscoll to take and discharge the firearm, she said. Ward (32) previously pleaded guilty to a charge that on January 1st, 2022, at an address in Finglas, he possessed or had control of a .223 calibre Remington AR-15 semi-automatic rifle in circumstances giving rise to a reasonable inference that he did not have it for a lawful purpose. O’Driscoll (23) pleaded guilty to possession of the same gun. Gardaí discovered the rifle alongside a military submachine gun during a search of a house in Finglas in February 2022. Ward was named in the High Court as the leader of the north Dublin organised crime group known as ‘The Gucci Gang’, so-called due to members having a liking for designer goods. The group was very active in the drugs market from its base in Finglas, with members regarded as dangerous criminals and high priority targets for the Garda’s specialist units. Ms Justice Greally said that in June of that year, gardaí responded to reports that shots had been fired at a taxi on the Tolka Valley Road. When they searched the taxi, they found a phone that they were later able to connect to O’Driscoll. Analysts discovered a video clip on the phone in which Ward could be seen pointing the AR-15 rifle towards the sky and firing. Ms Justice Greally said a number of young people were present and watching. Ward, she said, then handed the firearm to O’Driscoll, who fired three shots into the air. In passing sentence, Judge Greally said there is a “certain unreality” to the suggestion that Ward had only a fleeting involvement with the firearm. However, she accepted that there was a “dearth of evidence of his relationship to the firearm” and his plea was accepted based on what can be seen in the video clip. In mitigation, she considered the negative impact spending his first seven months in prison on 23-hour lock-up with his brother had on Ward’s mental health. A prison governor’s report provided to the court stated that Ward’s behaviour has improved recently. The court also noted that Ward had undertaken not to associate with six individuals whose names were handed into the court. Ms Justice Greally sentenced him to six years and three months but suspended the final nine months. The defendant must keep the peace and be of good behaviour for 12 months after his release or he could serve the suspended portion of the sentence. The court previously jailed O’Driscoll for five years. In a statement after the sentencing, Det Supt Paul Murphy said An Garda Síochána acknowledges the convictions and sentences imposed by the Special Criminal Court on O’Driscoll and Ward. He praised the commitment of detectives based in Finglas and said criminals like O’Driscoll and Ward “act and believe that they are above the law”. “My message to young people in our communities is that there is nothing positive that these criminals can offer you and their actions are motivated by greed and are only self-serving. You are disposable to them.” Facebook pageTwitter feed© 2025 The Irish Times DAC The public can make submissions about the proposed light rail line to An Bord Pleanála from 22nd November 2024 to 20th January 2025 Following government approval in October, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) will submit a Railway Order (planning) application for Luas Finglas to An Bord Pleanála on Monday 18th November The public can make submissions about the proposed light rail line to An Bord Pleanála from 22nd November 2024 to 20th January 2025 Luas Finglas is a major public transport project that will extend the existing Luas tram network northwards by almost 4km from Broombridge to the Finglas area The route will provide interchanges with Broombridge train station which is on the planned DART+ West line Luas Finglas is being delivered by TII on behalf of the National Transport Authority (NTA) Funding for the project is provided by Department of Transport through the NTA It is one of four Luas tram extensions identified in the NTA’s Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2022-2042 the Luas Finglas line could be operational by 2031 Luas Finglas will create a new high-capacity frequent and speedy public transport connection for communities in the Finglas area shortening journey times to/from Dublin city centre to approximately 30 minutes or less and providing for connections to other destinations The project will support increased housing supply close to the route in support of the government’s goals for transport orientated development and the transition to a zero-carbon transport system The tram route is mostly off-road and segregated from road traffic the project will provide for improvements to the walking and cycling network in the area a 350-vehicle park and ride facility is to be provided near the St Margaret’s Road stop Luas Finglas is anticipated to generate an additional 1.3 million low-carbon public transport trips in 2035 CEO of TII said; “The team at TII is very pleased to reach this milestone today Luas has been a huge success story for Dublin over the past 20 years TII has an excellent track record of delivering Luas projects on time and within budget while its passenger numbers have exceeded all projections Luas Finglas will enable the delivery of sustainable compact growth in Finglas as it has done in the IFSC Everyone at TII looks forward to delivering more Luas services for Dublin and other cities in Ireland.” said: “It’s very positive to see progress on Luas Finglas a project that was identified as a key priority in our GDA Transport Strategy “I believe that an ambitious and exciting project like this has the potential to be transformative for this part of the city and that it will further enhance the area for people who live here TII’s Head of Light Rail Capital Programmes said; “All of us at TII are very proud of the benefits the Luas network has delivered for the people of Ireland and visitors to Dublin We are equally proud of achieving the milestone of submitting a Railway Order and look forward to delivering it expeditiously as soon as it is approved.” engineers for the preliminary designs for Luas Finglas said; “We are delighted to see Luas Finglas reaching this important milestone This is a flagship project for us at Egis with our partners in TII; these designs reflect our shared emphasis on sustainability and the benefit of extensive consultation and study.” ____________________________________________________ The Luas Finglas project involves an extension of the Luas Green Line from Broombridge which at present is both a Luas terminus and a heavy rail station The preferred route is almost 4 km in length serving an estimated population of 56,000 by 2035 at four new stops for communities in the Finglas area: St Helena’s the Broombridge stop will form part of the DART+ West route between Maynooth/M3 Parkway and Dublin thus providing a direct interchange with DART services the Luas Finglas project will create a new high-capacity The project anticipates a frequency of 8 trams per hour/direction on initial operation There will be a journey time of around 13 minutes between Charlestown and Broombridge and circa 30 minutes between Charlestown and Trinity College the tram is expected to lead to an average reduction in journey times to/from the city centre of 15 minutes (around 30%) during peak periods Further information on the Railway Order application can be found at www.luasfinglasro.ie Late of Finglas and formerly of Ballymun. Peacefully at the Mater Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband and best friend of Jenny and adored father of Ryan, Adam, Ríon, Callan, and precious baby Jude. Paul is reunited with his beloved father John who recently passed. Deeply missed and forever treasured by his loving wife and children, his devoted mother Pat, sisters, brothers, mam and dad in law Barbara and Larry, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, work colleagues from the Paneling Centre, and his wide circle of friends. Paul’s warmth, kindness, and joyful spirit touched everyone who knew him and will be cherished always. Paul will repose at Michael Doyle Funeral Home, Finglas Village, on Tuesday, 29th April, from 3 PM to 5 PM for Family members only please. A Funeral Mass celebrating Paul’s life will take place on Wednesday morning at 10:00 AM in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Ballymun, followed by burial at Glasnevin Cemetery. Family, friends, colleagues, and all who knew and loved Paul are warmly invited to join us on Wednesday morning remembering and celebrating his wonderful life. memorial mass or anniversary for a Loved One?You can now create a family notice on RIP.ie to remember your loved one GardaÍ investigating a blaze that engulfed a home on Deanstown Green in Finglas on Friday morning are now probing it as a suspected arson attack Sources have confirmed to the Sunday World that officers investigating the fire are treating it as an incident of ‘criminal damage.’ A motive for the attack is now being sought One line of inquiry is that the blaze may have been deliberately started as a revenge attack against a relative of the innocent property-owner “The suspicion is that this relative has made a number of enemies due to his own criminal activities,” a local source told the Sunday World “He is suspected of being behind a campaign of thefts in the area and has amassed a lot of enemies because of this.” The location of Friday morning’s suspected arson attack is just a couple of hundred yards from the home of Glen Ward – the man identified in court as the gangster nicknamed ‘Mr Flashy’ the attack is not believed to be linked to Ward or his rivals – and none of the people living in the home are involved with the so-called Flashy gang Ward (32) pleaded guilty last month in the Special Criminal Court to possessing a Remington AR-15 semi- automatic rifle at his North Dublin home in February 2022 Ward earned the nickname Mr Flashy because of his love for designer clothes He directed the activities of a gang known as the ‘Gucci Gang.’ The gang has been involved in a number of violent gangland feuds which led to the deaths of both Zachary Parker and Sean Little and their associates Jordan Davis and Hamid Sanambar.” also pleaded guilty to possession of the same gun as his more infamous brother During a sentencing hearing for O’Driscoll last year it was heard that during a search of a home in Finglas in February 2022 gardaí recovered the semi-automatic rifle along with a military grade sub-machine gun and ammunition The guns were found to be in good condition and were successfully fired by a Garda ballistics examiner Det Insp Kelly said analysts found a video clip on the phone in which O’Driscoll could be seen taking the AR-15 rifle from another man and firing it from the rear of a home in Finglas A source told the Sunday World that following the incarceration of Ward people hoped criminality in the area would die down “People are hoping this attack is an isolated event and not the start of a fresh round of tit for tat violence,” the source said Gardaí have opened an investigation after a man who formerly worked as a bodyguard for singer Rihanna was injured in a shooting in Finglas, Dublin on Wednesday. The target, named locally as Geoffrey Keating, has for years claimed to be under threat from local criminals who wrongly believe he supplied information to An Garda Síochána. The 46-year-old Dubliner, who is based in Finglas, was head of security for Rihanna in 2012 and 2013 before he and his partner became involved in a dispute with the artist, resulting in litigation. Gardaí on Wednesday confirmed they were investigating an incident in which a firearm was discharged on Woodbank Drive at about 10.30am. The injured man was taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown to be treated for injuries “believed to be non-life-threatening at this time”, the force said in a statement. The area where the incident occurred was sealed-off and gardaí appealed to anyone who was there between 9am and 10.30am on Wednesday to contact Finglas Garda station. They are especially keen to speak to anyone who has video footage, including dashcam recordings, taken in the area around that time. In 2014, Mr Keating claimed he was defamed in a series of false statements contained in an email sent by Rihanna in July 2013 to him and his partner. Mr Keating denied the allegations made against him, saying the statements in the email gravely injured his reputation and his business. He launched proceedings seeking damages for alleged defamation over the email and also sought orders including one directing that Rihanna publish a correction of the alleged defamation. However, a notice of discontinuance was lodged in the case in March 2015 bringing the proceedings to an end. Last year, proceedings taken by Mr Keating’s partner, Dana Kavanagh (49), against Rihanna over the 2013 email and another communication were settled. She had also sued over a phone call the singer allegedly made to Ms Kavanagh’s sister-in-law in relation to the same matter. Ms Kavanagh had claimed a business she built up with Mr Keating, called Geoff Keating Media, had been destroyed by the allegations. Conor Lally is Security and Crime Editor of The Irish Times Developers and investors looking for ready-to-go opportunities in Dublin’s residential market may be interested in the sale of the former Bottom of the Hill pub in Finglas village which sits on a 0.2-hectare (0.49-acre) site is being offered to the market with full planning permission for an apartment scheme through agent Lisney Commercial Real Estate at a guide price of €2.25 million The plan approved by An Bord Pleanála provides for a five-storey, mixed-use development that includes 48 apartments (three three-beds, 31 two-beds and 14 one-beds), a 240sq m hospitality unit and a 140sq m retail unit. Ronald Quinlan is Property Editor of The Irish Times The State transport body’s application for the tram line extension comes less than a month after the project was approved by the Cabinet The 4km route could be built within four years of approval by the planning board The Green line began operations from Sandyford in South Dublin to St Stephen’s Green 20 years ago An additional southside stop was opened in 2010 bringing the line to Brides Green in Cherrywood The line was extended northwards across the city to Broombridge in Cabra in 2017 an area dominated by two-storey social housing developments largely built in the 1970s; then on to Finglas Village; to St Margaret’s Road which will serve the new Jamestown housing development and existing estates before terminating close to the M50 at Charlestown an area dominated by a shopping centre and high-density apartment schemes built over the past 20 years The journey time from Charlestown to College Green will be approximately 30 minutes head of public transport and capital projects at TII said the line would be the fastest transport choice for Finglas residents seeking to get to the city “Luas Finglas brings light rail to an area where car ownership is very low and doesn’t have good connections to the city centre or the rail network at the moment,” Mr Carbone said Luas passengers will have the option of transferring to the Irish Rail network with trains running from Maynooth to Connolly and the Docklands Permission was granted earlier this year to upgrade this line to Dart strand [ State paid consultants €514,000 for 33 pages of Dublin metro plan reportsOpens in new window ] “Broombridge is one of the most seamless rail interchanges we have. By connecting Finglas to the railway you are creating the possibility of trips in all directions, and imagine the transformative effect this will have with Dart+ coming into play,” Mr Carbone said. The Luas extension will correspondingly increase passenger numbers on the rail line, he said: “Ridership on Iarnród Éireann from 2016, before the cross-city line, to 2019 grew 187 per cent at Broombridge so we can expect that will increase also.” The Luas extension also benefits the Green line as a whole, he said, by delivering more “balance” to a service which is still more heavily used by southside passengers, typically alighting in the city, leaving emptier trams on the northside leg. “It optimises the use of the capacity on the Green line by delivering more balanced passenger flow both north and south of the city centre. It will in fact increase southbound demand in the am peak by almost 50 per cent.” Following the receipt of planning permission, the line is expected to be built within four years. “In Ireland, it takes a long time to secure the planning permission, but after, we tend to build on time and on budget,” Mr Carbone said. Olivia Kelly is Dublin Editor of The Irish Times Gardaí investigating the murder of a 63-year-old man in Dublin in the early hours of this morning died after he was stabbed during a row at his home in Dunsink Green Gardaí and the emergency services were called to the scene at around half past midnight Mr Fowler was taken to Connolly hospital where attempts to resuscitate him failed and he was pronounced dead there a short time later Gardaí have set up an incident room at Finglas Garda Station and a senior investigating officer has been appointed A family liaison officer has also been assigned Detectives have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward video or dashcam footage from those driving in the area at the time Josh Fowler was known to gardaí and had served a prison sentence for drug dealing five years ago one of his sons was caught trying to smuggle €50 worth of diazepam or Valium into him in Mountjoy jail and received a six-month suspended sentence Josh Fowler had at the time been grieving the death of his other son the year before was on his way to carry out a shooting when he crashed his motorcycle on Dunsink Park just a hundred metres from his father's home We need your consent to load this rte-player contentWe use rte-player to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.Manage Preferences Gardaí believe the fatal stabbing today is connected to intergenerational drug abuse which has blighted the area and led to an ongoing feud between criminal gangs in Finglas and Blanchardstown Gardaí have commenced a murder investigation and are now trying to establish a motive for the murder One line of inquiry is that the victim was not the intended target but was threatened because a relative of his owed money for drugs which led to a row breaking out during which the 63-year-old was stabbed to death particularly anyone with video footage (including dash cam) from the area at the time to contact Finglas Garda Station on 01 666 7500 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station died after he was stabbed during a row at his home \u003Cp\u003ENo arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing\u003C/p\u003E Amy DonohoeFri 25 Apr 2025 at 14:39A team of cheerleaders from Finglas has created history by winning the world championship title in the US during the boom of High School Musical and Bring It On are now world champions after winning the International Open CoEd Level 4 NT in Florida believes that their secret sauce for success was focusing on themselves “We were founded in 2008 by Hayden McGuirk during the boom of High School Musical and Bring It On He started in Finglas and then throughout the years I took over the club in 2020 and we've been going ever since,” Ms O’Reilly told the Irish Independent We've been doing various competitions for a number of years This was our second year at the All-Star World Championships so we knew it'd be more hectic having to balance the two teams and training but we did everything we physically could to prepare we trained for a day and then we were straight in competition I don't even think we had time to think about it “We went into the competition almost knowing that we would be the underdogs We come from a part of the world where it's relatively small It's only really starting to grow right now “We wanted to go out and showcase good quality Our focus was solely on that and not on anything else “We were more focused on what we were doing and how we could do the best rather than focusing on the competition and who we were against They pride themselves on being Ireland’s leading cheerleading program; now that they’ve won the world title the group is hoping more people will understand what cheerleading actually is “Our season will run from May/ June all the way through there's really no time off,” Ms O’Reilly added “I feel it's a hard battle to sway people away from that stereotypical Pom Poms and chanting but then it's hard to explain what we do to other people there is one more competition left this season in Glasgow and then we will be straight back into try-outs and add new people to the roster if that's needed and then hopefully we’ll head back over to the World Championships next April.” It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ian, aged 28 years, who left us too soon on Friday last. Beloved partner of Casey and devoted father to Arlieigh, Millie, and Graci. Cherished son of Louise and Aiden, adored brother of Nicola and Lauren and treasured grandson of Lillie. Ian will also be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his nephew Aaron, his aunts, uncles, cousins, Casey’s family, extended family, neighbours, friends, and all who knew and loved him. Forever loved, forever missed, and now at peace. Ian will repose at his home on Friday the 7th, between 5pm and 7pm. Removal on Saturday afternoon to Glasnevin Crematorium, arriving for 1pm Funeral Service. Cremation / Burial.css-h76uj{display:inherit;margin-right:-4px;margin-left:8px;}Date Published: CondolencesDonate to CharityWould you like to mark a birthday 11-year-old Finglas stab victim Mason meets Irish football team An 11-year-old boy who was stabbed by another pupil at his primary school in Finglas met Irish soccer star Nathan Collins as he joined the Ireland team at a training session who was rushed to hospital earlier this month after being stabbed in the back at St will be the team’s guest of honour at their match against Senegal at the Aviva Stadium in June A video posted to social media shows Collins welcoming Mason and his younger brother Scott to the team’s training session “I don’t know how you do that but the lads wanted to give you this,” he said before presenting the boy with a signed jersey beamed as he received the gift and was invited along to their game on June 6th “He is looking forward to starting in a new school with his two younger brothers There’s no way we could send him back to that school after what happened,” Mason’s father Stephen Geraghty told the Sunday Independent Adding that he is considering legal action against the school where his son was stabbed saying that his son has suffered psychological trauma and may need counselling for years as a result of the attack and his brother Scott (right) is presented with a signed jersey by Nathan Collins “I will take this to the highest court in the land if I have to ever happen again — 99.9% of children know not to bring a knife to school.” a child under the age of 12 is incapable of committing an offence including murder and serious sexual assaults so there will be no criminal investigation into the stabbing “The boy is suspected of having brought a knife he found in the kitchen of his home to the school “If it’s not the fault of the boy who did it He is going to have psychological issues for years A MOTHER whose young son was hospitalised after he was stabbed at school admits the youngster is lucky to be alive The 11-year-old boy was rushed to hospital following the horror incident at a north Dublin school earlier this week He underwent surgery and has been in intensive care since but primarily as a precautionary measure having suffered serious injuries that required treatment His parents told The Irish Sun they were grateful for the support they had received from hospital staff and members of the public The youngster’s mum said: “My son is on the mend thankfully he’s still in ICU and he’s lucky to be alive “We would like to thank the staff at Temple Street Children’s Hospital; they have been absolutely fantastic from the word go Parents of fellow pupils at St Finian’s National School in Finglas were called to collect their children after the terrifying drama on Tuesday The other child involved in the incident is suspected to have brought the weapon onto school grounds The Department of Education, the school itself and the gardai said they were working to ensure professional help is available for the children in the schools and particularly for those who witnessed it. The child who produced the knife is under 12 and therefore generally cannot be charged with a criminal offence The gardai initially engaged with State agencies over the incident but have since stepped away The Children’s Act reads: “There is a rebuttable presumption that a child who is not less than 12 but under 14 years of age is incapable of committing an offence because the child did not have the capacity to know that the act or omission concerned was wrong.” Reacting to Tuesday's incident, Sinn Fein TD Dessie Ellis branded the stabbing a “new low” as he passed on his best wishes to the injured boy and his family Ellis told The Irish Sun: “The fact that someone was attacked in a school in a safe place for kids “The only thing I can say on this is my sympathy goes out to the families and to the young child and hopefully that young child will recover quickly “This is a new low in terms of what has happened over the years “We haven’t had attacks in schools like this internally "You’ve often had things happen outside of schools but never in the school precincts Residents in Finglas have gambling concerns over plans to open a gaming arcade in the village They say there are already enough gambling outlets in the area even though the number of bookmakers has declined by 47% Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie told The Pat Kenny Show that "even the parish priest has stepped in now” “[Residents] feel that there are already enough gambling outlets in the area – and to be honest “The main players have two outlets each and not far from the centre of the village five in total and locals are now frustrated over a proposal for an arcade amusement to open on the main street but residents have already been coming out against it.” Local resident Donna told Josh that is strongly opposed to the proposal “We’ve already had so much anti-social behaviour it’s unreal – we just don’t need it,” she said “[It would] attract anything and everything “Somewhere for people to just stand around and do nothing According to statistics published by the Health Research Board in 2022, those living in the most deprived areas were also the most likely to be an at-risk or problem gambler The Pobal deprivation index classifies areas of Finglas as being disadvantaged or very disadvantaged gambling addiction counsellor Tony O’Reilly told Josh that there could be other factors at play as to why gambling outlets are seen more in disadvantaged areas “Maybe it’s because it’s easier to get shops in those areas,” he said “Because if you look at disadvantaged areas sometimes you will have a lot of euro shops or a lot of vaping shops and phone shops or even shops where you can go in and trade goods for cash “They probably do target certain areas... But nowadays they can target anyone because everyone has smartphones “Whether it’s someone from a disadvantaged area or not, everyone will have a smartphone.” Mr O’Reilly said he would like to see stricter planning rules around the limit of certain outlets in an area to avoid normalising gambling The Irish Bookmakers Association has said that the number of shops across the country has gone from 1,385 in 2008 to just 731 at the end of last year Those behind the proposed arcade in Finglas have said that it will create eight full-time jobs and bring a building that has been vacant for more than two years back to life Main image: Close up arcade machine controls Developed by Square1 Fianna Fáil TD Paul McAuliffe has started a petition against the gaming arcade in Finglas Social Democrats TD Rory Hearne is against the proposed arcade Amy DonohoeTue 22 Apr 2025 at 09:45A Dublin TD has set up a petition against a proposed gaming arcade which would replace a former bike shop and furniture store in Finglas The planning application for the ground floor of 44 Main Street was lodged with Dublin City Council on February 13 The proposed development reads: “Change of use of the ground floor from commercial unit to gaming/amusement arcade with ancillary site works.” local businesses and residents who are leading the opposition to a proposed gaming arcade formal objections have already been lodged to Dublin City Council with an appeal now being submitted to An Bord Pleanála “This development is not in line with the community’s vision for Finglas,” Mr McAuliffe said “We want a main street that supports families more vibrant village – not one shaped by gambling and anti-social behaviour “The arcade does not align with the Dublin City Development Plan’s focus on sustainable “It risks damaging the character of the village and setting a harmful precedent It’s too close to schools and youth services and could increase late-night disturbances An Bord Pleanála can help protect our village by rejecting this proposal “Formal appeals can only be lodged by those who originally objected But this petition will be cited in the appeal being lodged – your voice can help show how strongly felt our objections are,” he added Dublin City Council has granted planning permission for a gaming/amusement arcade in Finglas village despite objections from myself and others on behalf of Finglas residents have been on to me today very concerned about this “As has been pointed out by the Finglas Cabra Drug and Alcohol Task Force – an organisation that does great work in providing support for families of people with gambling-related issues – a gaming/amusement arcade will normalise gambling “A development like this is in direct conflict with the Dublin City Development Plan which prohibits amusement centres in residential areas Finglas Village already has five bookmaking shops is this really a development that residents need “There are serious concerns among residents that the development of a gambling-related business such as the one proposed could result in increased anti-social behaviour “There are many services near the proposed development which cater to the needs for vulnerable people “Finglas Village would be much better served by developments such as youth and community spaces We will continue to work on stopping this.” Dublin City Council and An Bord Pleanála have been contacted for further comment Pockets of the park have become meeting points for drug users and dealers says junior parkrun organiser Stephen Keeler When Stephen Keeler sent photos of syringes and two knives in the grass at Finglas’s Mellowes Park to councillors and Gardaí recently “There was a bit of a scramble.” Someone came and got them who organises a junior parkrun there on Sundays says local residents have complained for years about how unsafe the park can feel at times but also the way pockets of the park have become meeting points for people to use drugs or deal Indeed in June 2019, residents in Finglas said they generally felt least safe when “going to the park” in the neighbourhood, and “taking exercise” in the evening, according to a survey commissioned by the Finglas Safety Forum “going to the park” also ranked lowest for feelings of safety Meanwhile, one of the aims of Dublin City Council’s sports plan is to get more people out and about in parks “It’s a lovely morning,” said Keeler last Friday a little before 11am there were just a handful of people around – a couple pushing a pram a guy in high-viz staring ahead as he jogged loops Mellowes Park is perfect for a junior parkrun given its 1km loop But along the edge of the park are a few entrances Organisers send a marshall to each gate to stop kids from running out pointing towards the northern end of the space That is near where people using and dealing sometimes congregate “Who do I send down to this gate here?” he says On the western edge of the park is a raised concrete slab where people often pause to use scrumpled food packaging and an abandoned sleeping bag Community gardaí come down on a Sunday morning to the parkrun if they are on shift But he has only once seen the guards in the park by chance when he was walking by Requests for more patrols get the same response from both the council and guards He also wants to get rid of secluded areas where people gather to use In June last year, more than 250 people signed an online petition put together by the Casement Road Residents Committee calling on the council to get rid of the hedges along the park’s western edge “Parents and guardians would be able to see their children playing in the park of the call for a park warden: “I’d absolutely support that.” a redesign with changes to the hedge and the ledge could play a part “To make it a bit more visible for people.” the chair of the Finglas-Cabra Local Drug and Alcohol Taskforce said that bins – ones that you could put needles in and couldn’t be pried open – were planned at one point Most of the park is just a massive patch of grass “It would be nice to see the enhancement of the park.” is a kids’ playground and some exercise equipment Dublin City Council has been making big changes to Kildonan Park which lies about 400m west of Mellowes Park – with landscaping gym equipment and a small basketball court Some changes in Mellowes Park would be helpful too Dublin City Council’s sports plan puts an emphasis on the need to make physical activity a social norm  It also stresses ramping up use of existing spaces Under the plan, which was launched in May last year, an outdoor recreation officer would be assigned to oversee the assessment of all green and open spaces and parks in the city They would develop “activation plans” for specific spaces and parks Dublin City Council hasn’t responded to a query sent on Friday asking if that post had been filled and whether any activation plans had yet been drawn up Keeler says he thinks the junior parkrun on Sundays is the only organised activity in Mellowes Park at the moment “Years ago there used to be football clubs that play here,” he says There’s a Gaelic pitch and goals on the grass where teams train sometimes in summer and there are kickarounds Mellowes Park is likely to see changes in the years ahead In November, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) applied to An Bord Pleanála for planning permission for the Finglas Luas project which would extend the light-rail line from Broombridge to Finglas The route shows one stop to the north of Mellowes Park It would run through the eastern edge of the park TII has said the route “could be operational by 2031 said that when he raises how the layout of Mellowes Park could be improved the council’s parks department says it is waiting for the Finglas Luas as part of the consultation process for its planning application including those involved with Mellowes Park and is committed to working with local residents “We worked to understand how people use public spaces along the Luas Finglas route in order to identify opportunities to enhance the public realm for everyone not just passengers on the trams,” they said They have made several architectural and landscaping proposals in the design to respond to these issues raised by people they met with which will run on an attractive grass track through Mellowes Park will bring an element of security and movement we hope will help make the park a safer and more active space “Areas disturbed during the Luas works will be reinstated and more trees planted as part of the scheme’s landscape.” the project proposes getting rid of the footbridge in the park as part of a plan to reprioritise local roads and build at-grade crossings “This will provide safer and easier pedestrian access to the Luas stop which will help reconnect the community,” they said three men perched for a moment on the edge of a raised stone slab on the edge of Mellowes Park They stay for a few minutes before moving on chair of the Finglas-Cabra Local Drug and Alcohol Taskforce says that in situations such as Mellowes Park the issue that always returns is that measures can just push people using drugs to somewhere else nearby says he thinks that is what has happened in recent months even – that Garda activities elsewhere have maybe pushed people into Mellowes Park raises the same concern and how to respond humanely to all Underlying the disquiet around Mellowes Park is a much broader issue about the government’s response to drug use in communities “The whole approach to drugs is a failure.” Reddy says one response to consider to reduce drug-related litter and improve feelings of safety could be something like the supervised-use centre in the city centre but for Finglas and talking to people who use drugs in the open in the area There are great drug-support services in Finglas but they can only do so much “If we could create more points of contact between people using drugs and services.” He isn’t sure where such 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All enquiries to Massey Bros., Finglas on (01) 836 1011. Please Note: The link provided to live-stream the Funeral Mass is managed by an independent streaming company. The Funeral Home accepts NO responsibility for its functionality or interruption to a live transmission. Funeral Service.css-h76uj{display:inherit;margin-right:-4px;margin-left:8px;}Date Published: Willie will be reposing at Michael Doyle Funeral Home on Thursday, 13th, from 3 PM to 5 PM. Funeral Mass will take place on Friday morning at 10 AM in Saint Canice’s Church, followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium. Funeral Service.css-h76uj{display:inherit;margin-right:-4px;margin-left:8px;}Cremation / BurialDate Published: Dublin City Council’s Elected Members approved Part 8 for proposed developments of 345 new homes across four sites in Dublin’s Northside These projects are being funded through the National Social Housing Public Private Partnership programme All four sites are DCC sites in the National Social Housing Bundle 4 with the Department of Housing Local Government & Heritage as the Approving Authority Dublin City Council as Sponsoring and Lead Authority and the National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) are acting as the procuring authority One apartment block ranging in height from 4 to 6-storeys comprising 77 residential units with the following breakdown: a waste collection centre and depot managed by Dublin City Council was located at the site before this facility was relocated to Ballymun Three apartment blocks comprising a total of 106 residential units: The subject site is the site of the former Church of the Annunciation site on Cardiffsbridge Road in the centre of Finglas The former Church was demolished in 2021 and as such the site is now a ‘brownfield site’ Strategic Development Regeneration Area specifically identifies the former Church as a suitable site for providing Older Person’s Housing The site has been divided into three sections with the northern third being allocated for a more modest replacement church Ref 3023/19 and was approved by the Council in 2020 The southern section is for a potential Primary Care Centre The construction will provide one apartment block Geoff was hit by five pellets in the back of his head Popstar Rihanna’s former bodyguard Geoff Keating was hit by five pellets in the back of the head in Wednesday morning’s brazen daylight gun attempt on his life The 46-year-old former soldier who was rushed to Blanchardstown hospital in the wake of the attack at 10.20 am on Woodbank Avenue Finglas spoke out this evening to blast the gunman Geoff – who warned during an interview with the Sunday World last August that a €15,000 hit had been placed on his head by a jailed gangland criminal – also said: “I want them to know that they failed “I’m still alive and I’ll be here to spend Christmas with my family.” Speaking of his near brush with death at the hands of a would-be assassin Geoff said he had been on his way to purchase cigarettes when he was targeted “I didn’t see who this to me,” Geoff who is now recovering told this newspaper “They must have been hiding behind a wall in one of the gardens “The doctors reckon they must have been between 30 and 50 feet away when they took the shot or I’d be dead “My guard was down and I wasn’t worried about anything because nothing strange had happened in so long “I believe the person who put out the hit on me is the one who is responsible for this “But whoever did this this morning was an amateur “They bottled it because they didn’t try and shoot me again “It was strange because when the bang rung out I was in an area in the middle of the road where I could see for 50 feet around me I turned around and there was nobody there “So they had to have been hiding behind a wall “What saved me the doctor said was the fact the pellets must have been wet so it was probably an old gun and a damaged cartridge.” Our exclusive pictures show how Geoff was hit by five pellets in the back of the head and these will have to remain embedded in his scalp and skull for the time being “One of them is lodged right in the skull but it would cause too much damage to try and take them out,” Geoff continued “They’re hoping some of them might come out by themselves but they’ll bring me back up to the hospital in two or three weeks for another scan to see if they’ve shifted in any way.” Geoff said he has been worried that something like this might happen for the past two years and this is the reason he chose to speak out publicly about the threat against him in August “I warned the authorities something like this would happen and now it has,” he said “Thanks be to God the hit was for only €15,000 Geoff said the gardaí descended on the area in force within less than a minute “Whoever who did it must have ran away very quickly,” he said I pushed two builders who were in the line of fire out of the way because I didn’t want them getting hurt but the second shot never came “He (the gunman) was obviously too afraid to come and take that shot “That I can’t understand … an assassin with just one cartridge in a shotgun “All I have is superficial injuries to be honest “I didn’t even have to get a blood transfusion.” Geoff said in the wake of the shooting and having failed to establish the gunman’s location “I got back and I said to Dana (Geoff’s partner): ‘Call 999 … I’m after being shot “She saw the blood running down the back of my head and she was great … she didn’t panic “She rang them and I went into the bathroom to make sure that half my head wasn’t missing “I went back down then and out to the front of the house to engage if this person had come down after me and it seemed like every guard in Finglas was outside my front door Geoff said after being assessed by paramedics at the scene he was taken to Blanchardstown hospital where he was examined “The guards gave me an escort to the hospital but I was grand,” he continued “My eyes were a bit dilated and there was a fair bit of blood but I walked into the hospital on my own two feet “I actually stopped for a smoke outside the hospital before I went in “Then I went in and I was x-rayed and assessed straight away “One of the pellets is stuck in my skull but it hasn’t fractured it so I’m alright “It’s not painful but I suppose the adrenalin is keeping me going “At least the gardaí are taking it really seriously now and it’s going to be dealt with “I’m not connected to crime in any way and everyone knows that “All I have ever done in Finglas is to try to make this community safer.” Geoff Keating when he was Rihanna’s bodyguard Warning of a threat to his life last August whose most high-profile role in private security saw him employed as head of security on pop singer Rihanna’s Diamonds tour in 2012 and 2013 revealed that he received information that there is a €15,000 hit on his head He alleged the threat against him was linked to false claims circulating in Dublin branding him a garda informant Mr Keating said he was given a name of the individual behind the threat by a former prisoner who was released from a prison in the capital during the summer He also said the former prisoner’s claims mirrored those of a separate individual who had contacted him the previous day I hear they’re saying a lot of things about you’.” Keating said he had contacted gardaí on numerous occasions by phone and email after being told of the alleged threat “I’m very worried about this,” he said at the time I’ve gone back into security mode in my house “I have top-of-the-range CCTV around the house so I have all approaches to the house covered “If I was advising a family who were in this situation I’d be advising them to do a whole load to shore up security “People should not be put under this level of threat!” In a statement issued in the wake of this morning’s shooting a garda spokesperson confirmed: "Gardaí are investigating the discharge of a firearm was conveyed to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life-threatening at this time.” “Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward “Any road users or pedestrians who were in the Woodbank area of Finglas and may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make it available “Anyone with information is asked to contact Finglas Garda Station on (01) 666 7500 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 Gardaí at the scene on Tuesday morning of a fatal assault on a man on Dunsink Green, Finglas is thought to have been stabbed and officers are investigating if the attack is linked to a local row The man was confronted by people in the front garden of his house on Dunsink Green His homicide follows the death of his son six years ago in a motorbike accident While his son was embroiled in a violent feud with a local gang boss gardaí do not believe the father’s death is connected to gangland Garda sources stress it is very early in their investigations and that a case conference was ongoing this morning Emergency services were called to the area shortly before 12.30am They found a man on the ground and provided initial treatment before bringing him to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown Surgeons were not able to save him and he was pronounced dead It is believed he suffered a number of stab wounds pending the arrival of the Garda Technical Bureau which began a forensic examination outside the home this morning The Office of the State Pathologist was notified A full post mortem will provide further details on the injuries inflicted on the man and will inform the garda investigation Gardaí are conducting local inquiries and checking to see if any of the homes have cameras In addition they are checking local streets and roads for camera footage gardaí suspect the attack may be linked to a local row They will begin the process of trying to identify who was there which in turn may give clues as to what it was about Investigating gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward They are particularly appealing to those with video footage and motorists who may have dashcam footage from the area at the time to contact them Anyone with information is asked to contact Finglas Garda Station at (01) 666 7500 the Garda Confidential Line at (1800) 666 111 or any Garda Station "Investigations are ongoing," a garda spokesperson said.  From as little as €1 a week with our digital introductory offer Already a subscriber? Sign in Follow and share the latest news and stories (Late of Finglas and former taxi driver); peacefully after a short illness surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff at HDU Mater Hospital Michelle and Aoife and adored grandad of Isobel Martin will be forever loved and sadly missed by his heartbroken children all the extended Lawlor and McNeary families Reposing at his home on Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm only A Funeral service will take place for Martin on Wednesday at 10am in Dardistown Crematorium Chapel followed by Burial in adjoining cemetery Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to the Mater Hospital Foundation using the following link; https://www.materfoundation.ie/donate/ To view Martin’s Funeral Service on Wednesday at 10am please see the following link; https://www.dctrust.ie/location/dardistown/dardistown-chapel-webstreaming.html Those who cannot attend the Funeral Service or Burial please feel free to leave a message in the condolence book below. Please Note: The link provided to live-stream the Funeral Service is managed by an independent streaming company. The Funeral Home accepts NO responsibility for its functionality or interruption to a live transmission. O’Reilly, (née Riordan) Mary, late of Finglas – 6th December 2024, (suddenly) at home. Beloved wife of Sean and loving mother to Linda, Paul, John, Mark and Robbie. Predeceased by her parents Mary and Henry, brothers Harry, Joe and Christy, grandson Ryan and recently deceased her beloved sister Betty. She will be sadly and greatly missed by her husband, daughter and sons, grandchildren Emer, Sinéad, Gráinne, Aoife, Katie, Erin, Niamh, Jonathan, Reese, Killian, Sean, Ciara, Geogia, Zara and Callum, great-grandchildren, sisters Anna, Rita and Lucia, (her best friend Mary Carroll), brothers Eddie, Robert, Jim and Paul, daughters-in-law Ann, Marie and Jenny, son-in-law Fintan, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Reposing at Mary's residence on Tuesday evening from 6pm (10th December) and all day Wednesday (11th December) and Thursday (12th December). Removal on Friday morning (13th December) to St. Canice's Church, Finglas for 10am Funeral Mass with burial thereafter in Dardistown Cemetery. Dublin) February 22nd 2025 (suddenly) Derek (Nooner) dear father of Indie-K and Junior and beloved nephew of Dolores Reposing at his home on Thursday afternoon (February 27th) from 2pm with house private on Friday, please. Removal to Dardistown Crematorium on Saturday afternoon (March 1st) arriving for a celebration of his life at 1.15pm. Derek’s Funeral Service can be viewed by following this LINK on Saturday morning (live only). Family flowers only, please. A Dublin man has pleaded guilty to possession of a semi-automatic rifle at a house in Finglas where video footage from a phone seized by gardai showed the weapon being fired Glen Ward (32) appeared briefly this morning at the three-judge He entered a guilty plea to the charge that on January 1 2022 at an address in Finglas he was in possession of or had control of a .223 calibre Remington AR-15 semi-automatic rifle in circumstances giving rise to a reasonable inference that he did not have it for a lawful purpose Eric O'Driscoll (23) previously pleaded guilty to possession of the same gun During a sentencing hearing for O'Driscoll last year Det Inspector Damien Kelly told the court that during a search of a home in Finglas in February 2022 gardai recovered the semi-automatic rifle along with a military grade sub-machine gun and ammunition The guns were found to be in good condition and were successfully fired by a garda ballistics examiner gardai conducted an unrelated search of a taxi on the Tolka Valley Road and found a bank card in Eric O'Driscoll's name and a phone that they were later able to connect to the defendant Det Insp Kelly said analysts found a video clip on the phone in which O'Driscoll could be seen taking the AR-15 rifle from another man and firing it from the rear of a home in Finglas the firearms that had been seized in February 2022 were filmed having been laid out on a table at the same address in Finglas Ms Justice Melanie Greally adjourned sentencing until a date in April this year O’Brien, Darren, (Bod), late of Finglas and O.P.W (Collins Barracks) – 7th April 2025 (suddenly) at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Roisín and devoted father of Eoin, Fiona and Gavin. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, sons, daughter, brothers Karl and Shane, sister Natasha, god-child Emily,nephew Eric, brother-in-law, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends and colleagues in The Office of Public Works. Predeceased by his parents Bernard (Malachy) and Annette (Nettie) Reposing at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Ballygall Road West (D11 W7VX) on Monday (14th April) from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm. Removal on Tuesday morning (15th April) to St Canice’s Church, Finglas Village arriving for 10am Requiem Mass. Funeral thereafter to Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to The Hairy Project. Darren’s Funeral Mass and Cremation Service can be viewed live on the links below. Messages of sympathy for Darren’s family may be left in the “Condolence” section below. Funeral Service.css-h76uj{display:inherit;margin-right:-4px;margin-left:8px;}Cremation / BurialDate Published: Ken Foy and Robin SchillerWed 18 Dec 2024 at 14:54Gardai are investigating after former high profile bodyguard Geoffrey Keating suffered injuries in a shooting in Dublin this morning The 46-year-old was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries following the incident in Finglas It’s understood a shotgun was used in the attack A large garda presence was still at the scene at Woodbank Drive this afternoon Keating has been under active threat for a number of years has previously publicly said there was a contract on his life Gardaí confirmed the incident in a statement today "Gardaí are investigating the discharge of a firearm at approximately 10.30am,” a spokesperson said “A man (aged in his 40s) was conveyed to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown for treatment of injuries believed to be non life-threatening at this time.” “Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward,” the spokesperson said Any road users or pedestrians who were in the Woodbank area of Finglas Anyone with information is asked to contact Finglas Garda Station on (01) 666 7500 Mr Keating launched defamation proceedings against Rihanna he claimed he was defamed in a series of allegedly false statements contained in an email sent to him and his wife by the defendant in July 2013 He claimed the allegations and untrue statements contained in the email had gravely injured his reputation and his business In 2015 a notice of discontinuance was lodged bringing those proceedings to an end with Mr Keating later saying it had been settled In an interview with the Sunday World in August Mr Keating revealed that he received information that there is a €15,000 hit on his head He alleged the threat against him is linked to false claims circulating in Dublin branding him a garda informant Keating said he had contacted gardaí on numerous occasions by phone and email after being told of the alleged threat but hasn’t received a response Gardaí launch murder investigation after man dies in Finglas house attack A man who died following an attack at a house in Finglas last night has been named locally as Anthony 'Josh' Fowler - a Finglas native aged in his early sixties Gardaí have now launched a murder investigation gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of an assault outside a residence on Dunsink Green Mr Fowler was treated at the scene and subsequently pronounced deceased at Connolly Hospital At this stage gardaí are not classifying Ireland’s latest murder as being gangland related This is despite the victim being close to a number of major organised crime figures – some deceased – based in the Finglas area Gardaí say that no arrests have been made so far but it is understood that suspects have been nominated and they are from the locality It is understood the victim in the case suffered fatal stab wounds when a row broke out in a house The scene has been preserved pending the arrival of the Garda Technical Bureau "The Coroner has been notified and the Garda Technical Bureau and Office of the State Pathologist have been requested to assist in the investigation A post-mortem examination will be scheduled,” gardaí said in a statement "A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Finglas Garda Station A Family Liaison Officer (FLO) will be assigned to support the family of the deceased “Investigating Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward They are particularly appealing to those with video footage and motorists who may have dashcam footage from the area at the time to contact them.” There was a heavy garda presence at the scene this morning and part of Dunsink Green was sealed off with garda tape The corner house where the assault took place was the focus of a number of members of the garda technical bureau who assessed the scene and gathered material in evidence for further forensic examination A patch of ground in the front garden appeared to have been covered in plastic sheeting also and this was being examined by the technical bureau team One local woman said she hadn't been aware that there had been an incident until she woke up this morning and looked out the window "I saw the garda tape and I knew there was something wrong," she said consulting with the technical gardai as the investigation progressed the Garda Confidential Line on (1800) 666 111 or any Garda Station Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Publicis Dublin and Electric Ireland teamed up with the so-called Father Christmas of Finglas Dylan Walsh to bring some Christmas magic to the people of Finglas and beyond by transforming his home into a dazzling holiday light display Walsh is well-known for raising funds for Hear Me Out a youth mental health project at Finglas Youth Resource Centre and every year he hosts a festive light display like no other “This year marks the 10th year of my Christmas lights display and I’m so grateful to Electric Ireland for supporting me,” says Walsh “It’s wonderful to see how something as simple as Christmas lights can bring people together for a good cause “Our mission is to make our customers’ lives a little bit brighter that means everything Electric Ireland does has the ambition to make customer’s world that bit better and brighter through our product range and services leading to a net zero future,” says Lisa Browne “Dylan’s incredible Christmas lights display has been spreading joy in the Finglas community for over a decade His dedication to his community and charitable work resonates deeply with us,” she adds we were inspired to help make his tradition more sustainable and make his day brighter we aim to help Dylan save on energy costs so he can continue bringing light and joy to his street vPublicis Dublin’s in-house creative production unit and highlights the importance of sustainability during the festive season proving that even cherished traditions can evolve to embrace renewable energy To support Dylan Walsh’s fundraising efforts, visit https://gofund.me/8a9feca9 Head of Marketing & Customer Insights: Lisa Browne Campaign & Digital Manager: Tara Keenan Residential Marketing Manager: Jillian Saunders Jackie Phelan – PR & Stakeholder Manager: Jackie Phelan Hughes, Thomas, late of Finglas West and SuperValu, Swords, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at home on the 29th December, 2024. Predeceased by his beloved parents Paddy and Eileen, his brothers Peter and Patrick. He will be sadly missed by his heartbroken partner Patricia, his loving sisters Mary, Evelyn, Bernadette, Philomena, Frances and Paula, his twin brother Aiden, his auntie Biddy, cousins, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours, his wide circle of friends, and all who know and love him. Always loved and remembered by his heartbroken family. Reposing at his home on Monday (6th January) from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Funeral on Tuesday morning (7th January) to St. Canice’s Church for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass followed by Cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St Francis Hospice. His Funeral Mass and Cremation can be viewed live on the links below. Messages of sympathy for Thomas family may be left in the “Condolences” section below. CondolencesDonate to CharityWould you like to mark a birthday, memorial mass or anniversary for a Loved One?You can now create a family notice on RIP.ie to remember your loved one. Rip.ie, The Irish Times Building, 24-28 Tara Street, Dublin 2, Ireland Gardaí have warned of significant disinformation following unsubstantiated claims an attempt was made to abduct a child in Finglas, Dublin, over the weekend. In a statement on Monday, Garda Headquarters said it has received no report of an attempted child abduction or similar activity, “nor has An Garda Síochána any information to substantiate such claims”. The warning comes as false information about several incidents, much of it spread by prominent anti-immigrant figures, continues to be shared on social media. On Sunday, allegations began to spread online that foreign nationals had abducted and sexually assaulted a young child in Finglas. These allegations were shared by far-right groups, including the National Party. Accounts also shared claims that locals had forcefully prevented two foreign nationals from targeting other children. There is no truth to claims these men were targeting children, gardaí said. Gardaí confirmed that two foreign nationals were involved in a public order incident in the Finglas area. During the incident, a Moldovan man was assaulted on the street and forced to run into a supermarket. The force said the incident was relatively minor and not linked to allegations involving a young child. “It was a run-of-mill standard public order incident,” said a source. Some people gathered at the Garda station demanding information on the men. They were encouraged by members of the National Party, who addressed locals outside the station while displaying anti-immigration banners. There have been online calls for more protests outside the station as well as “vigilante” action against immigrants. The Garda confirmed it is investigating the public order incident outside the supermarket. Gardaí said they are aware “of suggestions of an inappropriate approach to children or attempted child abduction which led to this public order incident. No incident of attempted child abduction or similar activity has been reported to An Garda Síochána nor has An Garda Síochána any information to substantiate such claims.” It said anyone with direct information on any such incident should contact Finglas Garda station. “An Garda Síochána is very conscious of the volume of misinformation, disinformation and fake news circulating on this incident, and in general, particularly on social media and direct messaging platforms.” It appealed to the public and media “to independently verify any information published on social media and/or messaging apps”. The force also warned against vigilante action. Conor Gallagher is Crime and Security Correspondent of The Irish Times Darragh NolanTue 22 Oct 2024 at 18:28Cabinet approval has been secured for the Luas line to be extended to Finglas Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has confirmed Plans for the project will see the Luas network extended northwards by 4km from Broombridge to the Finglas area St Margaret’s Road and Charlestown near the M50 With estimated journey times of around 13 minutes between Charlestown and Broombridge and 30 minutes between Charlestown and Trinity College the project will reduce journey times to and from the city centre by 15 minutes at peak times when compared with travel by a private car The extension is set to enter the planning system before Christmas and if the project is “accelerated” it could be operational by 2031 The Department of Transport has said the Finglas extension will serve a population of around 56,000 people by 2035 “The Government’s approval of the Luas Finglas project today forms part of our commitment to significantly invest in public transport and decarbonise Ireland’s transport system,” Mr Ryan said the Luas tram system has been a public transport success story for Dublin’s citizens and visitors “We can look forward to the Luas extending to Finglas along a green track line that will open up lands for more transport orientated housing development along the way “The Luas Finglas project will bring reliable high-frequency and sustainable transport to well-established and new communities allowing people to access opportunities for employment “I am delighted that the Government’s approval today starts that journey.” the project is also set to provide improvements for walking and cycling networks in the area and a 350-vehicle park and ride facility near the St Margaret’s Road stop The Finglas Luas will provide an additional 1.3m low-carbon public transport trips in 2035 with that figure rising to 1.8m by 2050 “It is very positive to see progress on Luas Finglas 2022-42,” National Transport Authority (NTA) CEO Anne Graham said “I believe that an ambitious and exciting project like this has the potential to be transformative for this part of the city and that it will further enhance the area for people who live here Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) CEO Peter Walsh said: “The Government’s decision to allow TII to seek planning approval for the 4km extension of the Luas system is a very appropriate 20th Birthday present for the Luas system "The 20 years of Luas in Dublin has enabled delivery of compact growth in parts of the city such as the IFSC Luas provides zero-emission sustainable mobility and contributes to Climate Action by attracting people out of their cars "All at TII look forward to delivering more Luas services for Dublin and other cities in Ireland.” THE 11-year-old boy stabbed in the back by a fellow pupil at primary school is expected to remain in hospital for days as he recovers from surgery The young lad was knifed with a large blade and suffered a punctured lung on Tuesday morning at St Finian’s School in Finglas, north Dublin He underwent surgery and had been in intensive care but as a precautionary measure He had suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries A source told the Irish Sun: “The boy has had surgery and is out the other side of that “His injuries are non-life threatening but it wasn’t as if it was a slit with a knife The other child who carried out the attack is suspected to have brought the weapon onto school grounds. Work is continuing to establish what exactly led to the incident. However the main priority is that all pupils as well as staff are being supported. the school itself and the gardai are working to ensure professional help is available for the children in the schools and particularly for those who witnessed it The National Educational Psychological Service is also available for use for the school The child who carried out the attack is under the age of 12 and therefore generally cannot be charged with a criminal offence The gardai initially engaged with State agencies over the incident but have now stepped away Reacting to the incident yesterday, Sinn Fein TD Dessie Ellis branded the stabbing a “new low” as he passed on his best wishes to the injured boy and his family Ellis told the Irish Sun: “The fact that someone was attacked in a school in a safe place for kids You’ve often had things happen outside of schools but never in the school precincts The incident sparked mass panic in the area with parents rushing to the school and also other schools in the area One local explained how people were “fearing the worst” when the news broke and added: “Parents were rushing to the schools to try and make sure their child was alright “The school was very good in reassuring parents about their own child but also that the child who was stabbed was not suffering from any life threatening injuries.” Cash, Tommy, late of Finglas and Stamullen – 18th April 2025, (peacefully) at home in the loving care of his family and the Specialist Palliative Care Services staff including Martina, David and Laura. Tommy, beloved husband of Celine, loving dad of Thomas, Darren and Gavin, and cherished granda of Luke, Daniel, Helena, Stefan, Becky and Conor. He will be greatly missed by his wife, sons, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, brothers and sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, friends and neighbours. Reposing at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Ballygall Road West (D11 W7VX) on Wednesday (23rd April) from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm. Funeral on Thursday morning (24th April) to St. Canice’s Church, Finglas for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass followed by Burial in Dardistown Cemetery. Messages of sympathy for Tommy’s family may be left in the “Condolences” section below. Betsy was the beloved wife of Roger and a devoted, adoring mother to Amanda, Pamela, Michelle, Dawn, Elaine, Brendan, Brian, and Andrew. Her life was a testament to love, strength, and kindness, which she poured into every relationship and every moment. Betsy will be forever cherished by her loving husband, her children, her treasured grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her daughters-in-law and sons-in-law, her dear brother Tom, her best friend Rose, as well as her nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, and friends. She touched the lives of all who had the joy of knowing her and leaves behind a legacy of warmth and compassion. "A heart so generous and kind, her love will remain with us always." Betsy will repose at her home on Thursday, the 23rd, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will take place on Friday afternoon at Glasnevin Crematorium, arriving for 2pm. Myles (Mylie) - late of North Road and McKee Avenue surrounded by his family in the tender and loving care of the staff in the ICU Predeceased by his beloved parents John and Margaret sister Fionnuala (Bennett) and brother Rory Myles (Mylie) will be very sadly missed and remembered always by his beloved wife Patricia sister Mildred (Bradshaw) brothers Seán and Eamonn neighbours and a very wide circle of friends arriving at 9:50am for Requiem Mass at 10:00am followed by Cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium Chapel Myles (Mylie) requested those attending the Funeral Mass not wear black To leave a private message of condolence, please click here or alternatively on the condolence section below. Doyle (née Ward,) Annette (Ethna) - 15th January 2025 - late of Merville Court Peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the tender care of the staff in James Connolly Hospital Ethna will be very sadly missed and remembered always by her family D11 ET7P on Tuesday 21st January from 5:00pm to 7:00pm with Cremation thereafter in Glasnevin Crematorium Chapel To view the Funeral Mass live, please click here. To view the Cremation Service live, please click here if desired to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland To leave a private message of condolence please click here or alternatively on the condolence section below. Please Note: The link provided to live-stream the Funeral Mass/Cremation service is managed by an independent streaming company. The Funeral Home accepts NO responsibility for its functionality or interruption to a live transmission.