Morning Briefing: Local Irish News Highlights
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Irish Times
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€30m Bitcoin Seized by Gardaí
Gardaí have successfully accessed a virtual wallet containing €30 million worth of bitcoin, marking the first breakthrough in a seven-year effort to unlock 12 wallets seized in 2019 by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB). The wallets collectively hold 6,000 bitcoin, valued at €360 million. -
Dublin Raid Linked to Woman Set on Fire
Over 100 gardaí raided 19 properties in west Dublin as part of an investigation into a violent attack last year. Alexis Campion, a 43-year-old mother, was doused in flammable liquid and set alight at her home in Clondalkin in a suspected drug-related intimidation incident. -
European Court Rejects Meath House Demolition Appeal
The European Court of Human Rights has declined a couple's urgent application to halt the demolition of their illegally constructed home in Co Meath. The house was demolished last week following Irish court orders. -
Man Dies in Second Edenderry House Fire
Christopher “Crunchie” Holt was killed in a fire at the same Edenderry house where his sister Mary Holt and her grandnephew Tadgh Farrell (4) died in a suspected arson attack last year. Gardaí are investigating the incident. -
Government Announces Plan for 42,000 Student Beds
The Irish Government has unveiled a strategy to deliver 42,000 new student accommodation beds by 2035, aiming to tackle the housing crisis affecting students. The plan includes incentivizing private development of on-campus units. -
Man Jailed for ‘Terrible Cruelty’ to Children
A man has been sentenced to over nine years for subjecting his six children to severe abuse, including locking one child in a chest freezer. Gardaí described the case as one of the worst they’ve encountered in child protection.
Irish Independent
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Edenderry Fire Victim Identified
Christopher Holt, brother of Mary Holt who died in a suspected arson attack last year, was found dead in the same house in Edenderry, Co Offaly. Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the latest blaze. -
€110,000 Cannabis Seized at Dublin Office
Gardaí seized €110,000 worth of cannabis at Bauer Media’s Dublin office, Marconi House. A man in his 30s was arrested during the operation. -
Tributes to RTÉ Broadcaster Michael Lyster
Former colleagues Joe Brolly, Pat Spillane, and Colm O’Rourke reunited to honor the late Michael Lyster, a legendary RTÉ broadcaster. Lyster was remembered as "the greatest broadcaster we’ve ever had." -
Model Faces Harassment During Dublin Photoshoot
International model Rain Dove, known for appearances in Vogue Italia, reported facing homophobic and transphobic abuse during a photoshoot in Dublin city center. -
Irish Festival Guide Released
The Irish Independent has published a comprehensive guide to summer festivals across the country, catering to both seasoned festival-goers and first-timers.
Stay tuned for updates throughout the day.