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Irish prisons implement daily cell searches after Gardaí catch drone delivering heroin

Irish prisons are implementing major security changes after a drone bound for a west Dublin prison was found to be carrying heroin. The Irish Prison Service (IPS) has re-affirmed its commitment to investing in new technologies and measures to ...

24 Feb 2024 at 14:56

National News

Man arrested in connection with drone activity at Dublin Airport

A man has been arrested in relation to drone activity at Dublin Airport. There were several days of disruption to flights at Ireland’s main airport within the last week. However, a Garda spokesperson said the man was arrested in connection ...

09 Feb 2023 at 21:58

Arts & Entertainment

Star Wars actor recruited to help raise funds for drones in Ukrainian war effort

Mark Hamill has been recruited by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky to help fundraise for his country’s military efforts in the ongoing conflict with Russia. The Star Wars actor said he was “honoured” to take on the role of ...

02 Oct 2022 at 10:54

National News

Major changes for drone rules do not fully negate privacy concerns, expert says

Sweeping rule changes for the flying of drones are welcome but do not go far enough, according to the chairman of the Irish Professional Drone Pilots Association (IPDPA). From January 1, requirements that govern the use of ...

28 Dec 2023 at 11:00

National News

Getting a drone for Christmas? Here's your guide to flying legally and safely in Ireland

With Christmas swiftly approaching, Santa may deliver a drone but not the knowledge to fly it safely, the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has warned. The IAA has launched the ‘Drone Safely This Christmas’ campaign, ...

05 Dec 2024 at 12:23

National News

Gardai investigating report of drones near Dublin Airport during Zelensky visit

Police are investigating the presence of drones over Ireland during Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit. Mr Zelensky gave a historic address to a joint sitting of the Oireachtas earlier this week and met ...

06 Dec 2025 at 09:22

National News

Gardai ask drone operators to keep away from search for missing boy

Drone operators have been told to stay away from the area where Gardai are searching for a missing boy who is feared dead. The child, who would be seven years old if still alive, has not been seen in several ...

11 Sept 2025 at 15:35

National News

More than 24,000 drone pilots trained in Ireland

More than 24,000 people have been trained as drone pilots in Ireland, the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has said. It has launched its Christmas “Drone Safely” campaign to urge people to register as an ...

13 Dec 2025 at 14:49

National News

Three flights diverted due to drone activity at Dublin Airport

Three flights have been diverted after operations were suspended at Dublin Airport due to a drone sighting, the airport authority has said. The Dublin Airport Authority suspended operations at the ...

02 Mar 2023 at 21:26

National News

Pregnant woman among those killed by 'suicide drones' in Kyiv

Waves of explosive-laden suicide drones have struck Ukraine’s capital, setting buildings on fire and sending people scurrying for shelter. The concentrated use of drones marks the second barrage ...

17 Oct 2022 at 17:18

National News

Stopping drones ‘not as simple as Ryanair boss says’ – Transport Minister

Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has said the solution to stopping drones disrupting activity at airports is “not as simple” as suggested by an Irish airline boss. It comes after flight operations ...

03 Mar 2023 at 15:54

National News

Drones and metal detectors 'strictly prohibited' at Irish heritage sites - OPW

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is reminding people not to use drones or metal detectors on the grounds of Irish heritage sites. The OPW posted on social media on December 27 to remind people ...

27 Dec 2023 at 17:15

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