Author: Barry Cummins
A dog attack in south Dublin has left a woman in her 50s hospitalized with serious injuries, adding to a recent string of such incidents. Despite calls for banning certain breeds, some animal welfare groups remain skeptical. Following the attack involving bulldogs, GardaĆ have launched an investigation. The incident is part of a troubling trend of serious dog attacks, prompting legal action against owners of aggressive breeds. Earlier cases, like the assault on nine-year-old Alejandro Mizsan in Wexford, have led to tougher laws, including a ban on XL Bullies set to take effect soon. These dogs have been linked to…
After 83 years, Harry Gleeson, wrongfully executed for a murder he did not commit, will finally be laid to rest in Co Tipperary. Prime Time Security Correspondent Barry Cummins reflects on the long-overdue justice for Harry, who was put to death by the Irish State back in 1941. In 2015, Harry Gleeson was posthumously granted a presidential pardon, with the Irish State acknowledging his innocence. Recent excavations at Mountjoy Jail have led to the discovery of his remains, ending years of campaigning by his family to clear his name. New evidence, including a gun register and analysis of Moll McCarthy’s…
Convicted criminal Declan Brady was sentenced to ten years in prison on Monday for his involvement in the 2016 murder of 62-year-old Noel Kirwan. Brady, also known as ‘Mr Nobody’, was convicted of three serious criminal offences committed by the Kinahan Organised Crime Group. Noel Kirwan, a non-criminal, was targeted and shot six times in his driveway due to a mistaken belief that he was affiliated with a rival crime group. Brady, who claims to have disassociated from the Kinahan group, was sentenced by Mr Justice Martin Nolan, with the final year suspended on the condition of continued disassociation. Learn…
The tragic death of Martin Lynn, 33, due to a one-punch attack near his home in Dublin has left his family devastated. Despite several arrests, no one has been charged in connection with the incident. Martin’s sister, Sharon Lynn, has made a heartfelt plea for anyone with information to come forward for justice. One-punch attacks, like the one that took Martin’s life, can have long-lasting physical and psychological impacts on victims. From brain injuries to PTSD and chronic anxiety, the effects can be severe. These senseless acts of violence leave families shattered and communities reeling. This issue is not unique…