Community Devastated After Children's Lemonade Stand Robbed at Gunpoint
In a heartbreaking incident, two young siblings running a lemonade stand in south Boston were held up at gunpoint on Wednesday afternoon by two masked suspects, who remain on the loose, according to Boston police.
The victims, 12-year-old David Byrne and his 11-year-old sister, were operating the stand when one of the suspects grabbed their cash box and displayed a handgun tucked in his waistband. David later told CBS Boston: “My sister put her hands up, and I said, ‘You can have it.’ But after that, I was a little annoyed because we were 12 and 11, and you shouldn’t really do that.”
Police have released surveillance images showing the masked individuals fleeing with a pink box, along with video footage of them in the area around the time of the robbery. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active.
The children’s mother, Jennifer Byrne, was at work when she received the distressing call. “They called me... They’re hysterical and say, ‘Someone just came with a gun and took all our money,’” she recounted. Their father, David Byrne, described the event as “heartbreaking” and “chilling,” saying he initially couldn’t believe it was real.
In response to the robbery, the local community has rallied around the Byrne family. Family friends Nicole and Jonathan Raukohl are organizing a neighborhood lemonade sale to raise funds for a local gun violence prevention group.
The siblings’ friends also helped paint a new lemonade stand for them.“We’re not just going to let that happen,” Nicole Raukohl said. “This is a safe place usually and for this to happen is incredibly sad.” Jonathan added that the neighborhood wants the kids to continue playing outside and enjoying their summer without fear.
The suspects are still unknown as of Friday morning.
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Footage emerges of a new angle of a migrant causing mayhem in Cork city.
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May he rest in peace: Alex Coughlan, beaten to death in Blanchardstown, will be buried in Dublin on Saturday - Two teenagers remain in custody l.
Two 16-yr-old Muslim migrants are being held in custody.
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Children Sent Home in Fear as Carlow Schools Shut Down After Chilling Mass Shooting Threat
Several Carlow primary schools close after 'mass shooting' threat emailMore than 10 primary schools in County Carlow shut their doors on Wednesday morning after receiving a threatening anonymous email that claimed a mass shooting would occur at a school in the area.
Gardaí are actively investigating the email but believe at this stage that it is likely an elaborate hoax. However, following police advice, all affected schools closed as a precaution while officers increased patrols in the area to ensure safety.
The email was sent from a Gmail account and circulated to numerous schools. Some of the addresses it was sent to were incorrect, indicating it was a generic message that may have originated from outside Ireland.
Among the schools that closed were: St Fiacc's NS, Ballyconnell NS, Scoil Mhuire gan Smál, St Laserian's NS, Rathvilly Primary School, Scoil Molaise in Old Leighlin, Scoil Mhuire Lourdes, Rathmore NS, Drumphea School, St Columba's, and St Joseph’s National School.
Speaking to local radio station KCLR, St Joseph’s Principal and Councillor Fergal Browne described the incident: “It was a generic email sent from a Gmail account to schools across Carlow. Some of the email addresses were actually wrong. It just indicated there could be a mass shooting in a school. I imagine it’s a hoax, and the Gardaí have been in contact with all the schools this morning.”
The threat caused significant concern among staff, parents, and students before the schools decided to close.
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Muslim migrants have caused mayhem in Dundalk, Co Louth today.
They beat each other to a pulp during Eid celebrations.
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Warning: Bankcard Scam Gangs Preying on Ireland’s Elderly as Gardaí Appeal to Public for Help
An Garda Síochána is seeking the public’s help to identify two men captured on CCTV after an elderly woman was tricked into handing over her bank cards and PIN numbers, resulting in more than €8,500 being stolen from her account.
The incident occurred on 2 September 2025. The victim received a text message that appeared to come from her bank, asking her to confirm whether a particular payment on her account was genuine. When she replied that it was not, she received a phone call from a person claiming to be a bank employee. While she was still on the call, a woman arrived at her door, also presenting herself as a bank representative. The woman persuaded the victim to hand over her SIM card, two bank cards, and the corresponding PIN numbers.
In the days that followed, between 2 and 5 September 2025, the cards were used extensively. One man withdrew more than €5,500 in cash from ATMs in locations including Tallaght, Ballyfermot, Dun Laoghaire, the Naas Road in Dublin, and Bray in County Wicklow. A second man used the cards to make purchases worth over €3,000 in shops across Swords, Fonthill, Carrickmines, and Naas.
The case was featured on RTÉ’s Crimecall programme on Monday May 25th.
During the broadcast, Garda Dylan Powell from Ballyfermot Garda Station appealed for information. The primary suspect seen on ATM CCTV is described as a man in his late 20s to early 30s, with black hair and a goatee, around 5ft 10in in height, and of slim build. He was seen wearing items including tracksuit bottoms, a North Face half-zip top, a grey jumper, a black Nike puffer jacket, and black Crocs on different occasions.
The second suspect, captured making purchases in shops, is described as a man in his early 20s with short fair or red hair, also around 5ft 10in tall and of slim build. He was wearing a Tommy Hilfiger jacket and black tracksuit bottoms.
Gardaí have noted that the official descriptions provided during the appeal did not reference skin colour or ethnicity, despite the CCTV footage being shown on air. This has prompted public discussion about the level of detail included in such appeals.
Anyone who recognises the men, has information about the use of the cards during that period, or knows who may have been in possession of them is urged to contact Crimecall on 1800 40 50 60 or Ballyfermot Garda Station on 01 666 7200. Information can be provided anonymously.
We have enhanced the imagery slightly to support identification.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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A Congolese migrant has died following an alleged shoplifting incident in Dublin.
Mainstream media is pushing this hard as Ireland’s George Floyd, saying that security restrained him too much.
In Lvov, Zelensky's goons pulled a man into a van, but locals saved him.
People blocked the TCC's van with their cars and smashed the van's windows to rescue the guy.
State Care Teen Raped by 63-Year-Old on Tramore Beach Faces Life of Trauma
A 63-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison for the rape of a 16-year-old boy he met on a dating app on a Co Waterford beach.
Neil Elliott, of Milestone Cottage, Cheekpoint, Co Waterford, pleaded guilty at the Central Criminal Court to section four oral rape of the teenager in Tramore on 8 August 2022. Additional charges of anal rape and further oral rape were taken into consideration.
The victim was in State care at the time of the incident. Social care workers contacted gardaí at around 9:30pm after the boy left their holiday home in a distressed state. Gardaí later found him walking on the beach with Elliott. The teenager initially told officers he was fine, but soon afterwards reported the sexual assault to his carers.
The boy told gardaí he had informed Elliott he was 16 years old. Elliott replied, "it's ok as long as your almost 17"
He said he told Elliott “no” during the incident but was not listened to. He described almost passing out during the anal rape. Elliott claimed he believed the teenager was 17.
The court heard the pair had connected on a dating app, exchanged photos, and arranged to meet after Elliott texted the boy that day. The judge noted that the teenager’s dating app profile clearly stated he was 16, so his true age would have been apparent.
In a victim impact statement, the boy said the assault left him feeling “dirty, used and violated.” He reported turning to drugs and alcohol afterwards and was later diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He added that he no longer feels safe going anywhere alone.Defence counsel acknowledged the significant age difference and the victim’s vulnerability but said Elliott was unaware the boy was in State care. Elliott has no previous convictions, wrote a letter of apology to the victim, and was assessed as posing a low risk of reoffending.
Judge Paul Burns set a headline sentence of eight years, citing the age disparity, the victim’s clear youth, and the “rough and aggressive” nature of the assaults. He ultimately imposed a five-year sentence, with the final year suspended, subject to strict conditions including three years of post-release supervision by the Probation Service.
The case highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable young people, particularly those in care, when using dating apps.
🚨BREAKING:More than 500,000 illegal migrants are gathered in North Africa preparing to enter Europe.
Greek Migration Minister Thanos Plevris claims around 550,000 migrants are currently waiting in Libya alone for an opportunity to cross into Europe.
⚠️ ⚠️ @IrishTimes labels this "social affairs" (should be in "crime") then prevents public social commentary to protect the government and TusIa. A few dots need joining here (which they don't want people discussing).
1. The media, government and TusIa have known about this for YEARS. It was first reported on in 2014 and the men posing as children were cast in a sympathetic light by the media despite that they were concealing who they were to live alongside the most vulnerable children in our society.
2. I did a video on this subject nearly 3 years ago after a whistleblower contacted me. So when the 17 year old boy was murdered in "care" (WE WILL GET TO THAT UNREGULATED PROFIT DRIVEN COMPANY IN A MINUTE) I knew immediately that it was NOT a child who had st#bbed him over 100 times and g#uged his eyes out. I posted my suspicions on line and was called "scum" and "far right". But, turns out I was just right. He was a SomaIian adult male who (one paper later claimed) killed the boy over the "smell of bacon" (the victim came from Ukraine just 4 days prior).
3. I did a video at that time about the "care company" who had that boy living with that adult killer. MusIim immigrants Muhammad Usman Baig and Farhan Mirza run it and have received millions in state (taxpayer) funds. It has since come out (as suspected) that they have been falsifying criminal background checks on staff who work with the vulnerable children who they get paid millions to be "responsible for". One man Gerard Chimbganda received another state contract worth between 6 and 7 million to "look after" vulnerable human beings AFTER his niece (who worked for him) was caught falsifying records. Chimbganda's care "facilities" (rented apartments and such like) were also found to be rat infested and he was withholding food from children. I've recently received further damning facts about Chimbganda and his niece. Will post that soon.
4. This is the third time I have come across an immigrant run SEA (Special Emergency Arrangement) who have been doing this. It is a criminal offence. If you have to falsify background checks for staff then those staff probably have a criminal record they want to hide. None of the people doing this have received jail time.
5. Remember the 14 year old African girl who went missing 1 hour after arriving in unregulated care? Only to be found a year later in a brothel? Remember the 10 year old Irish child r#ped in C##y W##t, on the grounds of an Asylum Centre Hotel, by an Asylum seeker security guard (who was supposed to have been deported several months prior)? Remember what time she was there (1 am)? Remember how she supposedly got to a place miles away that she didn't know? Do you know how many children are missing from "care"? You know girls and one 12 year old boy with disability have been targeted by gangs? R#ped and gang r#aped? Do you know why the state is not talking about it and there have been no high profile court cases (no court cases at all in fact). Do you see now what is happening?
6. TusIa have previously stated that they are not responsible for age checks. The men presenting are often clearly adult males. Sometimes looking to be in their 30s and 40s. They have long beards and wrinkles. No accountability for placing them alongside children who are removed from their families and are essentially all alone.
7. This will keep happening. Children will keep being put in immediate and ever present danger in "care".
8. Heads need to roll. At least one child has been murdered. Children are missing. Including a 12 year old female child. Children have been endangered and continue to be. Wokeism and diversity are the reason why. The people who have allowed this need jail time. Now.
Susanne Delaney