John Hand, Irish Daily Mirror

John Hand

Irish Daily Mirror

Dublin, D, Ireland

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Past articles by John:

'My dad did not deserve to die that way'

A major line of inquiry is that Mr Kusenda – who was originally from Slovakia – was targeted in a row which stemmed from an incident at a house. → Read More

Gardai searching bins for murder weapon after man 'beaten to death' in rural Cavan village

A major probe is underway after Dennis Neary was beaten to death in Blacklion, Co Cavan before his body was discovered. The suspect was arrested in Castlerea, Co Roscommon - 80km from the scene. → Read More

Pictured: The ex-drug addict whose passport was used by Daniel Kinahan to travel around the world

EXCLUSIVE: The Irish Mirror approached Seamus Walsh to ask if he wanted to tell his side of the story. Mr Walsh greeted our reporter but told us: "I've nothing to say." → Read More

Gardaí to take day of action in row over health, safety and welfare concerns in the force

Next Monday, 100 members of AGSI will march to HQ and hand him a letter outlining their concerns. → Read More

Heartbroken brother of Marius Mamaliga thanks him for 'always taking care of me' in emotional funeral tribute

Marius, 19, was laid to rest following a ceremony at St Finian's Church in Swords, north Co Dublin → Read More

Evil Cornelius Price to be buried in the UK despite Irish funeral rumours

"It was on the gardai's radar because of the policing plan that would have had to be put in place if it was to take place here." → Read More

Irish Government contacts Spanish police over Amy Fitzpatrick mystery case

Exclusive: Amy's aunt Christine Kenny met with Micheal Martin on Wednesday in Leinster House where the politician informed her of the news → Read More

Family of missing Amy Fitzpatrick to meet Micheál Martin in bid to get case upgraded to murder

“Of course we need help. It’s very hard to communicate with the Spanish because of the language barrier.” → Read More

Drogheda mob boss Owen Maguire 'piles on pounds' and is 'too afraid' to emerge from fortified home

Sources have revealed how the thug — whose drugs gang once controlled the northeast — is “full of paranoia”. → Read More

Man whose dogs were drowned by burglary gang in Tipperary reveals he's 'utterly heartbroken' as he issues appeal

Kieran Gunner Cunningham says the callous killing of Penny and Poppy 'is a deeply disturbing threshold of no return' → Read More

Suspect in stabbing of Dublin teen was brought to Garda station by a relative hours after attack

The victim was knifed in the neck in Swords on Thursday night and remains gravely ill in hospital → Read More

GAA star probe sparked by tip but true scale of 'scam' unveiled in bank accounts

Exclusive: The former athlete was released from custody in the southeast of the country Thursday morning after being questioned in relation to the alleged fraud and deception. → Read More

Irish bishop was 'asleep' as man admits to blasting cleric to death at LA home

Handyman Carlos Medina is accused of killing the 69-year-old cleric and could face 35 years behind bars → Read More

GAA star at centre of cancer fraud probe released without charge

Detectives arrested the ex-player yesterday morning in the east of the country → Read More

Associates of extremely violent criminal arrested by gardai after gun find

Exclusive: Sources told the Mirror that the revolver was “ready to use” but they are now working to establish why the pair had it. → Read More

Mum of Josh Dunne relieved that son's name cleared as thieving thug who sparked row that cost his life jailed

Exclusive: Diane Dunne was speaking after the two-year sentence was handed down to 22-year-old Gavin Dooner, who stole a delivery cyclist's bike that later led to the incident. → Read More

Man who bought passport used by Daniel Kinahan says he was 'off his head' and didn't know who it was for

The picture that was with the application was not Walsh's but of Kinahan. → Read More

Kinahan cartel used CCTV to make sure gang members were doing their job at massive drugs factory

Eight people, including one woman, were arrested in the DOCB operation, which began when detectives stopped two cars in the Blanchardstown and Ballyfermot areas → Read More

Irish soldier who died in parachute tragedy was due to get married this year

Declan 'Doc' O’Connell lost his life in Spain on Sunday – close to the spot where a member of the British Army’s parachute display team was killed last October. The father-of-one was due to wed his partner Audrey in April and was planning his stag for next weekend. → Read More

Valentine's warning from gardaí over romance scams amid Nigerian gang fraud fears

Seven in ten victims of romance fraud in Ireland are women → Read More