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Oct. 30, 2026

Weekly Roundup

Weekly Roundup
Weekly Roundup
Ireland Crimes and Mysteries
Weekly Roundup

Key Takeaways

  • Forty years after the disappearance of Philip Cairns, Gardaí are actively assessing new information regarding the case.
  • This weekly roundup covers ongoing investigations into the deaths of Loredana Morosanu and Glen Keane, alongside updates on the Waterford fire investigation.
  • The episode examines recent court updates and trial evidence concerning the deaths of Josie Ray, Louise, Mark, and Evan O'Connor, as well as the Mark Cullen case.
  • Sean Brown's family's Supreme Court hearing regarding a public inquiry into his murder is featured in this episode.
  • Public appeals are highlighted for missing woman Bernadette Gilmartin and an unidentified man found in Clondalkin, alongside investigations into violent crimes in west Belfast and Ballymoney.

Weekly Roundup

This week, Nules looks at the investigation into Loredana Morosanu’s death in Finglas, Glen Keane’s death following an assault in Listowel, and the latest developments in the Waterford fire investigation and Paul O’Connor’s murder case.

There is evidence from the trials concerning the deaths of Josie Ray and Louise, Mark and Evan O’Connor, along with Sean Brown’s family’s Supreme Court hearing over a public inquiry into his murder. The episode also includes court updates from Doagh and the Mark Cullen case.

Forty years after Philip Cairns disappeared, Gardaí are assessing new information. There are also appeals concerning missing woman Bernadette Gilmartin, an unidentified man found in Clondalkin, an attempted murder in west Belfast and a shooting in Ballymoney.

Information and appeals

If you can help with any of the appeals discussed:

  • Finglas: Finglas Garda Station, 01 666 7500. Witnesses and footage sought from Melville Terrace between midnight and 5am on 26th October.

  • Glen Keane: Listowel Garda Station, 068 50820. Witnesses and footage sought from the Square between 8.15pm and 9.15pm on 24th September.

  • Waterford: Waterford Garda Station, 051 305300. Information and footage sought from Birch Avenue, Birchwood and adjoining roads between 4.30am and 5.30am on 13th October.

  • Philip Cairns: Rathfarnham Garda Station, 01 666 6500. Read the Garda appeal.

  • Bernadette Gilmartin: Sligo Garda Station, 071 915 7000.

  • Clondalkin identification appeal: Ronanstown Garda Station, 01 666 7700.

  • West Belfast attempted murder: Watch the footage released by police. If you recognise the man shown or have information, contact PSNI 101, quoting 664 of 23/02/25. Police ask people not to speculate about his identity or name him on social media.

  • Ballymoney shooting: PSNI 101, quoting 21 of 27/10/26.

Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111. Information can also be given at any Garda station.

Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 or crimestoppers-uk.org. The west Belfast reward of up to £20,000 applies to information given directly to Crimestoppers that leads to an arrest and conviction. Information given only to police does not qualify.

Anyone charged but not convicted is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

What new developments are there in the Philip Cairns disappearance?

Forty years after Philip Cairns disappeared, Gardaí are currently assessing new information related to the case.

Who can be contacted with information regarding the Philip Cairns investigation?

You can contact Rathfarnham Garda Station at 01 666 6500 with any information regarding the Philip Cairns appeal.

What other cases are covered in this weekly roundup episode?

This episode covers investigations into the deaths of Loredana Morosanu and Glen Keane, the Waterford fire, Paul O'Connor's murder case, and various other court updates and missing persons appeals.